Grandma Norma's Chocolate Zucchini Cake
You would never know this cake has 2 cups of zucchini in it! It is so chocolatey, has a hint of cinnamon, and the texture is amazing. We love the brown sugar and chocolate chips on top.
Equipment
- Stand mixer, optional
- 9x13 pan
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs beaten
- 2 cups zucchini grated
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup sour milk or buttermilk
- 4 Tbsp cocoa we like Dutch processed
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 1/2 cups flour
TOPPING
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup nuts chopped, optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and pour into a greased and floured 9x13 pan.
- Sprinkle with brown sugar, chocolate chips, and nuts if using.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
Notes
You can also make this in a jelly roll pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25-3o minutes.