Zucchini Cake III

Grated zucchini makes the cake from this recipe a lovely and moist cake finished with a simple icing.

• Calories: 439 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 2 cups grated zucchini

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a tube pan.

Step 2

Sift together flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and baking soda on to a piece of waxed paper.

Step 3

In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light colored. Mix in oil. Add sifted ingredients to egg mixture, and beat for 2 minutes. Stir in pineapple, chopped nuts, vanilla, and zucchini. Mix thoroughly. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Step 4

Bake for 80 minutes, or until tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool for 30 minutes.

Step 5

To Make Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and the milk. When cake has cooled, pour glaze over cake.