ZUCCHINI FUDGE CAKE

Zucchini Fudge Cake image

Even those who don't care for zucchini will love it baked inside this luscious chocolaty cake.-Robert Keith, Rochester, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
3 cups shredded zucchini
3-1/2 cups prepared chocolate frosting

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in zucchini. , Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672 calories, Fat 27g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 604mg sodium, Carbohydrate 102g carbohydrate (73g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.