Zuchini Cake - 2 layers with cream cheese frosting

Ingredients:



1 cup butter
2 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup walnuts


Preparation:


Mix butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition; blend in vanilla. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and baking soda. Add sifted dry ingredients to first mixture; alternating with zucchini. Fold in chopped nuts. (Batter will be a bit thin.)


Pour into greased and floured 8” round cake pans. Bake at 350° for 55 minutes.


Frost with cream cheese frosting when completely cooled. Garnish with walnuts.

Cream Cheese Frosting


Ingredients


8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Preparation


In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese. Mix in the vanilla, then gradually stir in the confectioners' sugar beating until smooth and fluffy