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Post by Domestic Goddess on Oct 15, 2005 13:01:47 GMT 10
Chocolate Zucchini Nut Cake ( by DomesticGoddess )
3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup vegetable oil
dry ingredients: 1 cup flour Pinch of salt 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons cocoa baking powder ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
1/4 cup buttermilk 1 cup peeled, shredded zucchini ( drained if frozen ) 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup real semi-sweet chocolate chips
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar; beat in egg and vanilla extract. Gradually beat in oil; mixing well. In another bowl, mix dry in gredients together. Stir dry ingredients into creamed mixture. Gradually add buttermilk; blend to mix well. Stir in the shredded zucchini. Fold in chopped nuts and chocolate chips. Pour into a greased 8-inch square baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35 minutes. Cool completely before frosting cake. Frost with the chocolate frosting.
Chocolate Frosting: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa baking powder 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons half & half cream
In a bowl, mix frosting ingredients together. Frost 8-inch square zucchini chocolate cake. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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