1 c. raisins 1 tsp. orange rind
1/4 c. water 2 c. unsifted flour
1/2 c. shortening 2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon
2 eggs 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla 1 c. walnuts, chopped
3-3/4 c. grated raw, well,
drained zucchini (with skin)
In small pan combine raisins and water; bring to boil, let cool. Combine shortening, sugar, eggs. Stir in raisins and water. Add vanilla, zucchini, and orange rind to mix. Sift dry ingredients and add to mix. Stir in walnuts.
Bake at 350 deg. In two loaf pans about 1 hour and 20 minutes; or in 9x13" pan about 1 hour. This cake (or bread) is good while hot. Also freezes very well. Is moist and delicious.
- Bradley King, 1976
Guard, Wash. State Historical Society
Tacoma, Washington