Zucchini Cake

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups canola oil
• 3 cups grated zucchini
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup chopped nuts, optional

Frosting

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• powdered sugar

Directions

Heat oven to 300° F. Grease and flour a 13-inch by 9-inch baking dish.

Sift together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add in the oil and mix well. Beat in the eggs one at a time, alternating with the zucchini. Pour into the prepared baking dish, and bake 75 - 90 minutes.

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Beat together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, until the icing takes on a thick, creamy consistency. Spread over the cooled cake.