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Chocolate Zucchini Cake

By: Eloise Swisher

"The hint of chocolate in this moist cake is an unexpected flavor and a nice surprise."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
35 Min

Ready In:
55 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
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 salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups shredded zucchini
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

In a mixing 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.
Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with nuts and chocolate chips. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until cake tests done.