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Carrot and Zucchini Cake - Recipe

This rich, moist cake unites two garden favorites and the sweetness of raisins.
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Carrot and Zucchini Cake Recipe
Directions
  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, blend sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla together, mix well.
  • Add dry ingredients and stir. Add grated carrots and zucchini, mix until well combined. Blend in nuts and raisins.
  • Pour into prepared baking dish. Bake 40 minutes.
  • Serve warm or cool.  You may garnish with whipped topping or ice cream if desired. May substitute all carrots or all zucchini rather than a combination if desired.

 

           *Optional garnish: beat whipped topping, brown sugar, and vanilla until thick.  Serve on individual pieces of cake.

 
 
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Container: 9
Ingredients
-2 cups white sugar
-2 eggs, slightly beaten
-2 cups carrots, peeled and shredded
-2 cups zucchini, peeled and shredded
-2 cups all-purpose flour
-3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
-1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
-1/2 teaspoon cloves
-1 teaspoon salt
-2 teaspoons baking powder
-1/2 cup canola oil
-1 teaspoon vanilla
-1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
-1 cup raisins (optional)
- OPTIONAL TOPPING:
-12 ounces whipped topping
-3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
-1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla