ZUCCHINI CHIP SNACK CAKE

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Here's a mouthwatering dessert that is so rich, it doesn't need frosting. The shredded zucchini makes it especially moist. With a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this cake makes an unbeatable finale for any occasion.-Mared Metzger Beling, Eagle River, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups shredded peeled zucchini
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in oil and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in zucchini. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.