Ingredients

  • 1 c. unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 c. vegetable oil
  • 1 3/4 c. granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/4 c. + 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 c. grated zucchini
  • 1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 c. chopped walnuts
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, soft
  • 1 lb. powdered sugar

Method

  • In a bowl with an electric mixer, cream together 1 stick of butter, oil and sugar; beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition and beat in buttermilk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in 1/4 cup cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, cloves, cinnamon and salt until the mixture is just combined and fold in zucchini (patted dry with paper towels), chocolate chips and walnuts.
  • Pour batter into 2 well buttered 9-inch round cake pans and bake in middle of preheated 350° oven for 25 to 30 minutes or Bundt pan for 60 minutes, until tester comes out clean.
  • Let cool 10 minutes and turn out onto racks and cool completely.