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The March 2007 Recipe of the Month Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake Here is a great after-school or tea-party cake. It's a bit out of season for zucchini, but the larger markets should have some handy. But it's a terrific cake!!! We thank Molly Sandheely for the recipe, and we suggest serving it as is, with no glaze or frosting, to truly savor the taste!!!
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1-3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla pinch salt 1/4 cup sour cream, thinned with 1/4 cup milk 2 1/2 cups flour 4 Tablespoons cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cloves pinch of nutmeg 2 cups shredded zucchini (set aside on paper towels to dry a bit) 1 cup good-quality chocolate chips or chopped semisweet chocolate Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit Grease and flour a tube pan such a Bundt ® pan Cream butter and oil with the sugar. Add the eggs, vanilla, pinch of salt, and thinned sour cream, beat for a moment to incorporate. Mix in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and spices, beat well to make a smooth batter. Add zucchini and chocolate chips, mix until incorporated. Bake 55 minutes, adding time if needed, depending on the zucchini. Goes well with a tall glass of milk after school, a serving of tea in the afternoon, or with candles and wine in the evening. Enjoy!