"I created this recipe to use up the abundance of cucuzza squash I have growing in my garden. Cucuzza is a long green Italian squash with a mild nutty flavor. If you don't have cucuzza, you can substitute zucchini...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 3/4 cups sugar
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2 eggs
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup baking cocoa
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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2 cups shredded cucuzza (Seen note below)
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6 tablespoons butter, softened
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2/3 cup packed brown sugar
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1 cup sweetened coconut
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1/2 cup chopped pecans
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1/4 cup milk