Chocolate Zucchini Cake With Struesel Topping

Name: Chocolate Zucchini Cake With Struesel Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Butter; 1/2 cups Canola Oil; 1-3/4 cup Sugar; 2 whole Eggs; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 2-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1/4 cups Cocoa Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/2 cups Buttermilk; 3 cups Zucchini, Shredded; 1/2 cups Chocolate Chips; 1/2 cups Brown Sugar; 1/2 cups Walnuts, Chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Butter
1/2 cups Canola Oil
1-3/4 cup Sugar
2 whole Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour
1/4 cups Cocoa Powder
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 cups Buttermilk
3 cups Zucchini, Shredded
1/2 cups Chocolate Chips
1/2 cups Brown Sugar
1/2 cups Walnuts, Chopped

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9 X 13 baking dish.
2
Cream butter, oil and sugar together in a large mixing bowl. Blend in eggs and vanilla extract. Set aside.
3
Sift dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, salt and the baking soda and powder) together in a medium sized mixing bowl.
4
Into the creamed mixture, add the flour mixture and buttermilk alternately in thirds. Stir in the zucchini. Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish.
5
In a small mixing bowl combine the chocolate chips, brown sugar and the chopped walnuts to make the struesel topping. Sprinkle over the top of the cake mixture.
6
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7
Serve with vanilla bean ice cream!

1385

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Butter, 1/2 cups Canola Oil, 1-3/4 cup Sugar, 2 whole Eggs, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Zucchini Cake With Struesel Topping 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!