Zucchini and Ginger Naked Cake with Ginger Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe | Valerie Bertinelli | Food

Ingredients

• Unsalted butter, for the pans
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
• 1 1/2 pounds zucchini
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 cups light brown sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1 1/2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 6 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger, plus a few pieces sliced into thin strips, for garnish