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Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe

Posted on 22. May, 2009 by admin in Chocolate Cake

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

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

1. 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.
2. 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.

Tags: Chocolate Zucchini Cake, Dessert