ZUCCHINI-CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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This recipe is good to have around when zucchinis are growing out of control in your garden (it happens!). Who would have thought a cake could taste so good with VEGETABLES in it?! LOL

Provided by Jamie Lynne

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 eggs
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sifted flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
2 cups grated zucchini
1 medium carrot, grated
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) container non-dairy whipped topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Beat eggs lightly in large bowl.
  • Add oil, sugar, and vanilla.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt together.
  • Gradually add to egg mixture until well blended.
  • Stir in raisins. zucchini and carrots.
  • Bake in a 10-inch tube pan for one hour or until center springs back when lightly touched.
  • Cool in pan for 20 minutes, then remove to wire rack.
  • When completely cool, frost with cream cheese frosting.
  • Cream Cheese Frosting:.
  • Bring cream cheese to room temperature or use soft Philadelphia Cream Cheese.
  • Add to container of non-dairy whipped topping until well blended.

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