The original goal of this blog when it was first conceived was for me to learn and document all the amazing recipes that Claudia had in her cookbook. This blog recently turned 1 year old, and I think we’ve done a pretty good job at showcasing some of her best work. However, every now and then Claudia and I come across some fantastic recipes from others that we feel require some showcasing as well. My boyfriend’s Mom is also an amazing baker. There are countless recipes of hers I would love to get my hands on and feature. However, I’ve been told by her that the only way that will happen is if I marry her son. Fair trade off, right?

This Chocolate Zucchini Cake is one of my boyfriend’s favourite recipes from his Mom. He loves this cake so much that he requests that I bake it for him each year for his birthday. I can’t complain…it’s absolutely delicious. If it wasn’t for Claudia’s beloved Skor Cake, I’d be requesting Chocolate Zucchini Cake for my birthday as well.

You will need:

1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1-3/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup buttermilk
2-1/2 cups flour
4 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 cups grated zucchini
1/3 cup chocolate chips
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Cream margarine, oil and sugar in a large mixing bowl.

Add eggs and vanilla.

Beat well.

In a separate bowl, sift the dry ingredients together.

Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk.

Mix well until all combined.

Mix in zucchini.

Pour mixture into greased 9 x 13 inch pan.

Sprinkle with chocolate chips and walnuts.

Bake at 325 degrees fahrenheit for 37 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.

Serve to your lucky guests…

or birthday boy/girl.

Rich and chocolatey.

You can’t taste the zucchini, but you will know it’s there because it makes the cake extremely moist.

Top with vanilla ice cream if desired.

Enjoy!

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9 Comments on Chocolate Zucchini Cake

  1. northernbelle
    August 13, 2011 at 7:38 PM (13 years ago)

    Fellow Winnipegger here! Just found your blog after looking for a chocolate zucchini cake recipe, and I’m going to make yours. Bought some zucchini from a roadside stand outside of Lockport today, can’t wait to have cake. Nom nom nom.

    Going to make your strawberry rhubarb cake too!

    Reply
    • Claudia's Cookbook
      August 13, 2011 at 8:04 PM (13 years ago)

      Welcome to the blog Northernbelle! Local produce is amazing to cook and bake with. Glad you found some to use for our recipes. Please let me know how you like the chocolate zucchini cake and strawberry rhubarb cake!

      Reply
  2. joalice leal
    August 23, 2011 at 1:12 AM (13 years ago)

    when a found this recipe i can¨t believe the combination of the ingredients, “zucchini”? but a trusth in your recipe, and i try to bake this cake, thanks!! i¨m from venezuela

    Reply
    • Claudia's Cookbook
      August 23, 2011 at 8:30 AM (13 years ago)

      Hi Joalice, thanks for reading the blog all the way in Venezuela! Trust me, you can’t even taste the zucchini. It is really only there to provide added moisture. I hope you like the recipe!

      Reply
  3. Heather
    September 2, 2011 at 7:38 PM (13 years ago)

    No butter??? I can’t believe Claudia let you get away with that! 🙂 So how big of a zucchini will equal 2 cups shredded? I never know how much to buy

    Reply
    • Claudia's Cookbook
      September 2, 2011 at 7:48 PM (13 years ago)

      No butter because this is the boyfriends Mom’s recipe 🙂 I’d say 1 medium-sized zucchini will equal 2 cups shredded.

      Reply
  4. Kate M
    September 23, 2011 at 5:45 PM (13 years ago)

    Awesome recipe!!! Being the chocolate fan that I am, I upped the cocoa powder to 1/2 cup but I left the rest alone and it tasted amazing! Thanks for the recipe:)

    Reply
    • Claudia's Cookbook
      September 24, 2011 at 12:46 AM (13 years ago)

      Thanks Kate! I’m glad you enjoyed it! Good to know about upping the cocoa powder! In my books, you can never get enough chocolate 🙂

      Reply

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