Monday, May 16, 2011

Zucchini Chocolate Cake

This is such a yummy, moist cake!

1 c. vegetable oil
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. milk
3 (1-oz.) squares unsweetened baking chocolate
1 T. vanilla
2 c. grated zucchini

In a large bowl combine sugar, oil, and eggs. Add in dry ingredients. Add milk and continue to mix well. Melt baking chocolate in the microwave for 20-second intervals, until just melted. Blend chocolate and vanilla into batter. Stir in zucchini. Bake in a greased 9x13-baking dish at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes. Cool and frost with Chocolate Butter Frosting.

Chocolate Butter Frosting

1/2 c. butter
1/3 c. milk
2 (1-oz.) squared unsweetened baking chocolate
3 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Melt the baking chocolate squares in the microwave. In a medium saucepan, bring butter and milk to a boil. Remove from heat. Add melted chocolate, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.

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