Go Back

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Submitted by: Robert Frazier, Illinois Electric Cooperative
Course Dessert
Servings 24

Ingredients

  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2-1/2 cups flour
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 to 2-1/2 cups zucchini grated
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In large mixing bowl, mix all ingredients, except chocolate chips, together.
  • Spread in one greased 9x13-inch baking pan and sprinkle chips on top. Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Editor’s note: We made the cake in four miniature loaf pans.

Notes

Nutrition information: 204 calories; 11.3g fat; 204mg sodium; 23.5g carbohydrates; 2.8g protein.