CHOCOLATE CUCUZZA CAKE
I created this recipe to use up the abundance of cucuzza squash I have growing in my garden. Cucuzza is a long green Italian squash with a mild nutty flavor. If you don't have cucuzza, you can substitute zucchini.
Provided by Kim D.
Categories Dessert
Time 1h8m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, oil and sugar, creaming until smooth.
- Add eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition.
- Add vanilla and beat well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and cloves.
- Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternately with buttermilk.
- Stir in shredded cucuzza.
- Pour batter into a greased 13X9-inch baking pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until done. You can test to see if the cake is done by inserting a toothpick near the center of the cake and see if it comes out clean. If it does, it's done.
- Allow cake to cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, combine all frosting ingredients.
- Spread over warm cake.
- Broil in oven approximately 4-6 inches from the heat for about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn, it will broil fast!
- Cool cake completely before serving.
- ~NOTE~ You don't have to peel or seed the cucuzza, just wash the outside skin with warm water and pat dry before shredding.
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Billy Torres
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful, and the chocolate and cucuzza are a perfect combination. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
mo Sa
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it turned out delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
Susan Morris
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit! It's so moist and flavorful, and the chocolate and cucuzza are a perfect combination.
zhynaia khey
[email protected]This cake is amazing! I made it for my family and they all loved it. It's a perfect dessert for any occasion.
uzzal mahmud
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful, and the chocolate and cucuzza are a perfect combination. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Muhmmad IMRAN
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Zahid Janii
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it turned out amazing! I will definitely be making this again.
Brandon clough
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.
Sabita Khadka
[email protected]This is my second time making this cake. Last time I used a bundt pan instead, this time I used two round pans to make a layer cake. Anyway, the cake is so moist and delicious, and the chocolate flavor is amazing.
Leticia Ruiz
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It was moist and flavorful, and the chocolate and cucuzza were a perfect combination.