• 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp. nutmeg
• ½ tsp. ground cloves
• 1 cup finely chopped nuts optional, I didn't use
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup vegetable shortening
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup grated zucchini-squeezed
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Filling:

• 4 oz. cream cheese softened
• ½ stick unsalted butter softened
• 2 ¼ cups confectioners sugar
• ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Scant 1/4 teaspoon salt