CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH COCONUT FROSTING

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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

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup canola oil
1-3/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups shredded zucchini
FROSTING:
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup whole milk

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.

Ejaz Mehmood
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This chocolate zucchini cake with coconut frosting is a must-try! It's moist, flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect complement.


Geneive Acosta
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Joel Kabu
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This cake was easy to make and turned out delicious! I would definitely recommend it.


Alexander Destiny
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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
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The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was good.


Vx Nitro 9
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the coconut frosting was delicious.


Louie Varges
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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
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Delicious! The cake was moist and chocolatey, and the coconut frosting was the perfect topping.


Odunewu Ayomide
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The coconut frosting is a nice touch.


mahakal bhagat
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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
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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.