Zucchini Chip Snack Cake Recipe

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Here's a mouthwatering dessert that is so rich, it doesn't need frosting. The shredded zucchini makes it especially moist. With a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this cake makes an unbeatable finale for any occasion.—Mared Metzger Beling, Eagle River, Alaska

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Zucchini Chip Snack Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min.
  • Yield: 12-15 Servings
15 45 60

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1-3/4 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons 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 peeled zucchini
  • 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in oil and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in zucchini.
  • Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 12-15 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 410 calories, 21 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 180 mg sodium, 55 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Zucchini Chip Snack Cake in Taste of Home April/May 2003, p35

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Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2011 by kissingballs

I put Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting on it and every one eats it alive!!


Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2011 by KY_Cook

Mmmmm....my favorite way to use excess zucchini!!! :)


Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2010 by julia12

I make this recipe all the time. My coworkers love it too.


Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2010 by thparrish

Was a huge hit with my children and offered an alternative use for all the zucchini from our garden. One of the moistest cakes I've ever had!


Reviewed on May. 19, 2009 by whyliewoo

I make this a few times every year during zucchini season. It always gets compliments and recipe requests.

 
 
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