Quick and Easy Zucchini Cake

1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix

4 eggs, beaten

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

2 cups unpeeled, grated zucchini

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease and flour a standard tube pan and set aside. In a large mixing bowl combine dry cake mix, beaten eggs, vegetable oil, cinnamon and vanilla and beat with mixer for 4 to 6 minutes. Fold in zucchini, raisins and nuts. (If the zucchini seems to have a high water content after it is grated, place it in a colander and allow it to drain for about 15 minutes before using.) Spread mixed batter into prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes. Cool on wire rack for 15 minutes then remove from pan and place on wire rack to cool completely.