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 The tricky part is getting the mini-chocolate chips and chopped pecans shaken on top while the cake is still baking and before it has set firmly; otherwise these little guys roll right off! |
Add a photoIf there's a most-requested recipe for my year this would be it. Mini-chocolate chips and chopped pecans serve as the "frosting" for this cake. I like to make this a day or night ahead, because I like the mini-chips to harden but if you like them soft and a little gooey, serve the same day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup cooking oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 cup (6 ounces) mini-chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
Directions
- In large mixing bowl beat sugar, oil and eggs for 1 minute.
- Add buttermilk and vanilla; beat one additional minute.
- In another bowl combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir dry ingredients and zucchini into egg mixture, mixing just until blended.
- Pour into a 9" x 13" greased baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 15-20 minutes until cake top is beginning to set.
- Leaving pan in oven, carefully sprinkle cake top with chocolate chips and pecans.
- Continue baking 10-15 more minutes until cake is set, and toothpick tests clean in center. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
- Yield: 16 to 24 servings depending on size cut.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 70g | |
| Recipe makes 20 servings | |
| Calories 236 | |
| Calories from Fat 89 | 38% |
| Total Fat 10.08g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 0.9g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.21g | |
| Cholesterol 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium 106mg | 4% |
| Potassium 69mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 34.07g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugars 20.64g | 14% |
| Protein 3.05g | 5% |
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Reviews
October 2, 2011
This cake is just delicious! I've never tasted better; it's well worth the effort.I've cooked/tasted this recipe!-
May 30, 2012
Very moist and delicious, you cannot even tell there is zucchini in it! so good you will want to keep it all to yourself. It's hard to stop with just one serving, my suggestion is to make it when your expecting company otherwise you could be in trouble. (like me)I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
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