Double Chocolate Zucchini Cake

1 hour

24 servings

Using zucchini in this recipe is a great way to sneak in veggies, while keeping the cake super moist.

Ingredients

  • 1⁄2 cup butter
  • 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 3⁄4 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1⁄2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 1⁄2 cups flour
  • 1⁄4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 3⁄4 cup walnut pieces
  • 2⁄3 cup dark chocolate chips

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 325° F (160° C).
  2. Lightly spray a 9" x 13" pan with vegetable oil.
  3. Cream together first six ingredients.
  4. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt, and add to creamed mixture.
  5. Fold in zucchini and pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle with walnuts and chocolate chips.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 230, Fat 14 g (Saturated 4.5 g, 0.1 0 g), Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g (Fiber 2 g, Sugars 14 g), Protein 4 g.