Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup canola oil
1-3/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups shredded zucchini
frosting:
1 cup flaked coconut
6 tbsp butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup milk

Directions:

In a large bowl, beat the butter, oil and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and cloves; gradually add to batter alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in zucchini.
Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients. Spread over warm cake. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. Yield: 12-15 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	788.18 Kcal (3300 kJ)
Calories from fat	262.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.2g	45%
Cholesterol	64.11mg	21%
Sodium	136.57mg	6%
Potassium	303.58mg	6%
Total Carbs	117.59g	39%
Sugars	29.93g	120%
Dietary Fiber	2.87g	11%
Protein	11.36g	23%
Vitamin C	13.5mg	23%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	58.9mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	278.52 Kcal (1166 kJ)
Calories from fat	92.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.32g	45%
Cholesterol	22.65mg	21%
Sodium	48.26mg	6%
Potassium	107.28mg	6%
Total Carbs	41.55g	39%
Sugars	10.58g	120%
Dietary Fiber	1.01g	11%
Protein	4.02g	23%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	23%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	0.5mg	8%
Calcium	20.8mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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