CHOCOLATY ZUCCHINI CAKE

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Wondering what to do with that bounty of garden zucchini? Use it to make this fabulous cake. My mom made this delicious chocolaty treat for us every summer when I was growing up. Now I have a family of my own and make it for them.-Denise Leonard, Exeter, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 eggs
3 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded zucchini, squeezed dry
1 cup finely chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat eggs on high until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually beat in sugar. Add oil and chocolate; beat well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the egg mixture. Beat on low just until combined. Stir in zucchini and nuts., Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Canwat Emmanuel
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This cake is delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Carvelle Ammus
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I'm not sure I would make this cake again. It was just okay.


Veritas Curat
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This cake is so easy to make, even a beginner baker can do it.


ROBIUL AUYAL
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I love that this cake is made with whole wheat flour. It makes it a healthier choice than traditional chocolate cake.


Sithum tharuka
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This cake is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Anella Bell
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Fargham Jamal
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This cake is so moist and chocolatey, I can't believe it's made with zucchini!


Hassan Rajput
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to use zucchini, and this cake is definitely a winner.


Hasitha Fredrick
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. It's also a delicious and healthy snack.


Mawli Nyatsi
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I made this cake for my kids and they loved it! They couldn't even tell that it had zucchini in it.


Brenda Lardardale
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This cake is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the chocolate chips add a touch of indulgence.


Tinomudaishe Machine
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected.


MR. gaming
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This cake was a little too moist for my taste, but it still had a good flavor.


Glenn Wilkins
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but this cake was surprisingly good. The chocolate chips helped to mask the zucchini flavor.


Johnny Frierson
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This cake is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I love that it's a healthier way to enjoy chocolate cake.


Md Angar Hosen
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Berthesha Beli
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This zucchini cake was a hit! It was moist and flavorful, and the chocolate chips added a nice touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.