CHEESY CARROT - ZUCCHINI CAKE 
2 (3 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1/3 c. sugar
1 egg
1 1/3 c. packaged biscuit mix (Bisquick)
1/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/2 c. shredded carrot
1/2 c. shredded zucchini
1/4 c. cooking oil
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
Powdered sugar (optional)

In small mixer bowl beat cream cheese and the first 1/3 cup of sugar on medium speed of electric mixer until fluffy. Beat in the 1 egg; set aside. In large mixer bowl, stir together biscuit mix, the remaining sugar and the spice. Add reserved vegetables, cooking oil, 2 eggs, and vanilla. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes.

Pour half the batter into a greased 8x8 baking pan. Spread cream cheese mixture on top of batter, then spoon remaining batter (in dollops) over cream cheese layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until done. To serve, dust top with powdered sugar, if desired.

 

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