Grandma Billie’s Moist Chocolate Zucchini Cake

No one will ever know there’s zucchini in this cake! Especially if you top it with powdered sugar or chocolate frosting. It’s deliciously moist, thanks to the zucchini. And delightfully chocolatey, thanks to the chocolate chips.

(For a healthier take on chocolate zucchini cake, check out Marlys’ revised recipe for this family favorite.)

Grandma Billie's Moist Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Course: Dessert

Ingredients

Cream:

  • ½ c. butter
  • ½ c. oil
  • c sugar

Add:

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 t. vanilla
  • ½ c. sour milk

Sift together then add to creamed mix:

  • c flour
  • 4 T. cocoa
  • 1 t. soda
  • ½ t. salt
  • ½ t. cloves optional
  • ½ t. cinnamon optional

Fold in:

  • 2 cups finely grated zucchini
  • ½ to 1 c. chocolate chips
  • ½ c. chopped nuts optional

Instructions

  • Bake in greased and floured 13" x 9" pan at 325° for 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Serve warm. Or cool completely and top with powdered sugar or frosting, if desired.