Chocolate Zucchini Cake  

1 package chocolate cake mix

1 teaspoon cinnamon

3 eggs

1-1/4 cups water

1/2 cup cooking oil

1 cup shredded unpeeled zucchini  

Beat all ingredients, except for zucchini, together for 2 minutes on medium speed with electric mixer. Fold in zucchini. Turn batter into well greased and floured 10" tube, or bundt pan. Bake at 350º for 50 to 60 minutes, until tests done. Remove from pan in about 20 minutes. Cool and frost.

  Frosting:

2 package (3 ounce each) cream cheese, softened  

1/3 cup butter

1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla  

1 teaspoon milk

3-1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/4 cup chopped nuts    

Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla together well in medium bowl. Add powdered sugar and milk and mix until creamy and smooth. Add more powdered sugar to thicken, or milk to thin, as needed. Spread on cooled cake and sprinkle nuts over top. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.  Serves 12 to 16 people.