Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Easy Zucchini Carrot Cake

It is that time of year again. The time when backyard gardens and road side stands produce all the best fresh veggies. Zucchini is always in abundance so why not bake some treats?

NEED:

1/3 cup vegetable oil, such as canola oil, corn oil, or safflower oil
4 large eggs
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple with juice, undrained
1 box (18 ounces) carrot cake mix with pudding in the mix
1 medium zucchini, unpeeled, grated, about 1 1/2 cups grated
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup flaked coconut, optional

Heat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 13x9x2-inch or 10-inch round baking pan.
With an electric mixer, beat oil and eggs together. Beat in the pineapple with juice and the cake mix. Stir in the zucchini, nuts, and coconut, if using.

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the cake bounces back when touched lightly with a finger.

ENJOY!

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