Chocolate Zucchini Cake
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.
YIELD: 16 servings.
The hint of chocolate in this moist cake is an unexpected flavor and a nice surprise.
Ingredients
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1 cup butter, softened
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1-1/2 cups sugar
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup baking cocoa
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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2 cups shredded zucchini
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1/2 cup chopped nuts
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1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
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1.
In a bowl, cream butter, oil and sugar. Add eggs, milk and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in zucchini.
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2.
Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with nuts and chocolate chips. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until cake tests done.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 372 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 298mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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