Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup vegetable 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 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

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable 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 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

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In a large mixing 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; add to batter alternately with buttermilk. Fold in zucchini.
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Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake at 325 F. for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the frosting ingredients. Spread over warm cake. Broil 4-6 inches from the heat for 2-3 minutes on until golden brown. Cool completely. Yield: 12-15 servings
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1455

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1-3/4 cups sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Zucchini Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

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