Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe

  • Yield:

    12 to 15 servings

  • Total Time:

    55 mins

  • Prep Time:

    15 mins

  • Cook Time:

    40 mins

Ingredients

  • As needed Mazola® No-Stick Canola or Butter Flavored Cooking Spray
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 6 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil
  • 6 tablespoons butter OR margarine
  • 1-2/3 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 medium zucchini, shredded
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Step 1) Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. Step 2) Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves in a medium bowl; set aside.
  3. Step 3) Beat oil, butter and sugar until smooth in a large bowl with mixer at medium speed. Add eggs, buttermilk and vanilla; blend well. Blend in flour mixture; fold in zucchini and walnuts, if desired.
  4. Step 4) Spread batter in prepared pan; sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over top.
  5. Step 5) Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Delicious served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.