super moist chocolate pecan zucchini cake

(1 RATING)
88 Pinches
Anderson, SC
Updated on Aug 12, 2012

oh my this cake is really good it almost melts in your mouth

prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method ---
yield 12-15 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 2 - eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (or 1/2 cup milk plus 1 tablespoon vinegar)
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup pecans, in pieces
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (i used milk chocolate)
  • 1 cup milk

How To Make super moist chocolate pecan zucchini cake

  • Step 1
    preheat oven to 350.
  • Step 2
    into your stand mixer or large mixing bowl, place 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup oil, 1-3/4 cup sugar and 2 eggs.
  • Step 3
    mix it well, about 3 minutes should do it.
  • Step 4
    into a medium sized mixing bowl place 2-1/2 cups flour, 4 tablespoons cocoa, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon cloves and 1 teaspoon baking soda.
  • Step 5
    whisk it around making sure all ingredients are well distributed.
  • Step 6
    pour 1/2 cup buttermilk and 1 teaspoon vanilla into the mixer.
  • Step 7
    add the dry ingredients and mix until everything is well combined.
  • Step 8
    peel yourself some zucchini and shred it all up. you need a total of 2 cups. add it to the chocolate cake batter and mix until combined.
  • Step 9
    spray a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray and pour the batter in. spread it around with a knife.
  • Step 10
    roughly chop up some pecans, 1/2 a cup would be just perfect.
  • Step 11
    pour the pecans, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 cup milk and chocolate chips into the same mixing bowl used for the dry ingredients.
  • Step 12
    toss the topping ingredients together and sprinkle them over the top of the cake batter.
  • Step 13
    bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Step 14
    serve warm from the oven with vanilla ice cream. its really good the second and third day as well. just reheat in the microwave

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