SOW - 4/10/98 - " I Don't Wanna"
ROW - (That's How Much I Love)- Carrot-Zucchini Cake

"I don't wanna eat those carrots! " "I hate zucchini, I don't wanna eat it. I'm not eating it!! " How many times have you either said that as a child, or have heard statements like that from your own children? " I Don't Wanna " they say. " Just try a little bit", you coax. Ha! Well, this recipe of the week may not change how they feel about zucchini or carrots, but when they eat this cake, I guarantee they'll never think they're eating vegetables!

3 eggs
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup oil ( I prefer canola)
1-1/4 cups flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup grated zucchini ( drained)
1 cup grated carrots
1/2 - 3/4 cups chopped walnuts

Icing
3 tbsp. soft margarine
3 oz. soft cream cheese
2 cups confectioner's sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract

In large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat eggs with granulated sugar until foamy. Slowly beat in the oil and then add dry ingredients and mix on high speed for about 4 minutes.

Stir in the carrots, zucchini and nuts and pour into a 9 inch square pan that has been prepared by spraying it with PAM. Bake for about 35 minutes in a pre-heated 350 degree oven, or until tops springs back when lightly touched.

For icing: in small bowl blend the cream cheese and margarine. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla, beating 'til smooth. Ice the cake after it has cooled.

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