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Grated zucchini makes this cake really moist, and the topping adds a nice crunch. When zucchini is in season, I shred, measure and freeze it in 2-cup amounts for this favorite recipe.

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Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 50 min. + cooling

Yield: 12-15 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup canola oil
1-3/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups shredded zucchini
FROSTING:
1 cup flaked coconut
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup milk

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the butter, oil and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and cloves; gradually add to batter alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in zucchini.
Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients. Spread over warm cake. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. Yield: 12-15 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 440 calories, 24 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 58 mg cholesterol, 246 mg sodium, 54 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Zucchini Cake in Taste of Home June/July 2006, p39

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Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2011 by alice balliet

this cake is moist and delicious and everybody loves it. my only change would be is to double the topping recipe as it is sooo good and theres just not enough of it!!

Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2011 by GardenMama51

Awesome moist Cake!!!! My Husband loved it since he likes German Chocolate cake!

Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2011 by stelfro

very good! Everyone loved it!

Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2010 by julia12

I love this cake & the topping is great.

Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2010 by HFry

This cake was so good! It stays nice and moist because of the frosting.

Reviewed on Aug. 02, 2010 by haight25

This cake was great. It had a light chocolate flavor and you could taste the undertones of the cinnamon very well. I would definately make this one again!