"This zucchini cake gets a twist with pineapple and coconut that go throughout, making a cake that is moist and addictive. It is topped off with a silky cream cheese frosting...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon salt
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freshly grated nutmeg to taste, optional
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1 pinch ginger, optional
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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2 cups grated unpeeled zucchini (remove seeds if the zucchini is large)
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1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained (reserve juice in case you need it for the cake batter or frosting)
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8 ounces cream cheese
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2 tablespoons butter, softened
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2 cups powdered sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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splash of milk or pineapple juice, if necessary