Double Chocolate Zucchini Cake
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
- Preheat oven to 325° F (160° C).
- Lightly spray a 9" x 13" pan with vegetable oil.
- Cream together first six ingredients.
- Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt, and add to creamed mixture.
- Fold in zucchini and pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle with walnuts and chocolate chips.
- 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.