2 med. zucchini (1 lb.), cut into bite-size chunks 2 1/4 c. flour 1/2 c. milk 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. cloves 1/2 c. shortening 2 tsp. soda 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1 1/4 c. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/4 c. chopped nuts (walnuts) In blender with knife blade, blend zucchini until smooth (= 1 1/2 cups pureed). Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13x9-inch pan. Into large bowl measure 1 1/2 cup pureed zucchini, flour and remaining ingredients. except nuts. With mixer at low speed, beat ingredients until just mixed. Increase speed to high for 2 minutes or until smooth. Stir in walnuts and pour into prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely. Frost with Sour Cream Frosting. SOUR CREAM FROSTING: 2 1/2 c. powdered sugar 1/3 c. sour cream 1/4 c. shortening Cream together. Add: 3/4 tsp. vanilla 1/8 tsp. salt Mix at low speed until mixture is mixed. Increase to high speed and beat for 1 minute until smooth and fluffy. |