Orange Zucchini Cake

By á-8989

Ingredients

• Frosting:
• 1/2 c golden raisins
• 1 c boiling water
• 3/4 c sugar
• 1/2 c vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 c All-Bran cereal
• 1-1/2 tsp grated orange peel
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 c all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 c thinly shredded zucchini
• 1 pkg.(3oz) cream cheese softened
• 1 tbsp butter softened
• 1 tsp grated orange peel
• 1 - 1/2 c confectioner sugar
• 1/2 to 1 tsp water

Preparation

Step 1

Place raisins and water in a bowl; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain, set raisins aside. In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, oil and eggs; mix well. Stir in cereal, orange peel and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add to sugar mixture. Mix well. Stir in zucchini and raisins. Pour into a greased 11 x 7 baking pan. Bake at 325 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and orange peel until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar and water; beat until smooth. Frost cooled cake. Refrigerate leftovers.