Grated zucchini makes this cake really moist, and the topping adds a nice crunch. When zucchini is in season, I shred, measure and freeze it in 2-cup amounts for this favorite recipe. -Lois M Holben, Creal Springs, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large 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; gradually add to batter alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in zucchini. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients. Spread over warm cake. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Ejaz Mehmood
[email protected]This chocolate zucchini cake with coconut frosting is a must-try! It's moist, flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect complement.
Geneive Acosta
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Joel Kabu
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out delicious! I would definitely recommend it.
Alexander Destiny
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect topping.
Mitu 07
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was good.
Vx Nitro 9
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the coconut frosting was delicious.
Louie Varges
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's moist, flavorful, and the coconut frosting is the perfect touch.
Good luck Luckypaul
[email protected]Delicious! The cake was moist and chocolatey, and the coconut frosting was the perfect topping.
Odunewu Ayomide
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The coconut frosting is a nice touch.
mahakal bhagat
[email protected]I was skeptical about using zucchini in a chocolate cake, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cake was moist and delicious, and the frosting was creamy and sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Tata OldG
[email protected]This chocolate zucchini cake with coconut frosting was a hit! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.