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Zucchini-Apple Cake 1 zucchini, shredded
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and shredded
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 cup oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup chopped walnuts
Walnut halves and apple slices for garnish, optional
Frosting:
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups confectioner's sugar, sifted
1. For cake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously butter and flour a 12-cup bundt pan.
2. Squeeze dry zucchini and apple between paper towels. Combine 2 cups flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
3. In bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat eggs. Add oil, granulated and brown sugars, vanilla and lemon juice. Beat until well blended.
4. Reduce speed to low; beat in flour mixture. Combine zucchini mixture and remaining flour; fold with walnuts into batter.
5. Pour into pan. Bake 60-70 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool on rack 15 minutes. Remove from pan, cool completely.
7. For frosting, in a bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla and lemon juice, beat until well blended.
8. Reduce speed to low and beat in confectioner's sugar until smooth. Frost cake. Garnish, if desired.
Cheryl Parola, 1017 Lisa Lane, Farrell
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