ORANGE ZUCCHINI CAKE

Orange Zucchini Cake image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup golden raisins
1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1/2 cup All-Bran cereal
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup thinly shredded zucchini
FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon water

Steps:

Place raisins and water in a bowl; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain; set raisins aside. In a bowl, combine sugar, oil and eggs; mix well. Stir in cereal, orange zest and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add to sugar mixture. mix well. stir in zucchini and raisins. Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. , In a bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and orange zest until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar and water; beat until smooth. Frost cooled cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

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