Zucchini Carrot Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1-1/3 cups vegetable oil
2-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp salt
2 cups finely shredded carrots
2 cups finely shredded zucchini
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
frosting:
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
5 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
whole or chopped pecans or walnuts for garnish , optional

Directions:

In a large bowl beat eggs and sugar until frothy. Gradually beat in oil. Combine dry ingredients; add to batter. Beat 4 minutes. Stir in carrots, zucchini and nuts. Pour into three greased 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for about 35 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans. Cool thoroughly on a wire rack.
For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla. Continue beating until sugar is dissolved. Spread between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake. Garnish with whole or chopped nuts if desired. Yield: 12-14 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1294.73 Kcal (5421 kJ)
Calories from fat	438.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	48.74g	75%
Cholesterol	77.49mg	26%
Sodium	451.5mg	19%
Potassium	450.78mg	10%
Total Carbs	205.86g	69%
Sugars	118.27g	473%
Dietary Fiber	3.11g	12%
Protein	12.21g	24%
Vitamin C	15mg	25%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	84.4mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	322.68 Kcal (1351 kJ)
Calories from fat	109.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.15g	75%
Cholesterol	19.31mg	26%
Sodium	112.53mg	19%
Potassium	112.35mg	10%
Total Carbs	51.3g	69%
Sugars	29.48g	473%
Dietary Fiber	0.78g	12%
Protein	3.04g	24%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	25%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	0.3mg	8%
Calcium	21mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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