Name: Grandma's Zucchini Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: Cake:; 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons cinnamon (can sub 1 teaspoon with other spices such as allspice and nutmeg, go easy on the cloves though); 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 3 eggs; 2 cups white, granulated sugar; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (optional, my addition); 2 cups (from about 3-4 regular sized zucchini) grated un-peeled zucchini (place grated zucchini in a sieve and press out some of the excess moisture before measuring); 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (my grandmother recommends black walnuts); 1/2 cup golden raisins (optional); Frosting:; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature (Philadelphia cream cheese recommended); 1/4 cup butter, room temperature; 1 1/2 to 2 cups of powdered sugar

Grandma's Zucchini Cake

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Prep Time:
15 minutes

Cook Time:
45 minutes

Total Time:
60 minutes

"Delicate zucchini sheet cake with a hint of spice from grandma's recipe."

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F and generously butter a 9x12 or 9x13 baking pan, preferably a pyrex pan.
Combine the dry cake ingredients: Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Combine the wet ingredients: Mix in the eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla, and zest until well blended. Gradually add the flour mixture, then gently fold in the zucchini and nuts or raisins.
Transfer the mixture into a 9x12 or 9x13 baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes (or 1 hour in an angel food pan as an alternative). Once baked, allow it to cool completely before frosting. Remember to let the cream cheese and butter for the frosting soften at room temperature during this time.
Prepare the frosting by blending cream cheese and butter until smooth, then incorporate powdered sugar until well combined. Frost the cooled cake and serve. Store covered with aluminum foil. Note: "black walnuts are good" for added flavor, if available.

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