Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe
Ingredients: For the cake:; 2 1/2 cups regular all-purpose flour, unsifted; 1/2 cup natural, unsweetened cocoa; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 3/4 cup soft butter; 1 cup white granulated sugar; 1 cup brown sugar; 3 eggs, room temperature; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons grated orange peel; 3 cups coarsely shredded zucchini (from about 1 pound of zucchini, or 3 medium zucchini); 1/2 cup milk; 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans; Glaze (directions follow); For the Glaze:; 2 cups powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Tried and true moist chocolate zucchini cake with shredded zucchini, orange peel, pecans, and a sugar glaze. It's a flavorful dessert perfect for family gatherings or potlucks.

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Ingredients

For the cake:
2 1/2 cups regular all-purpose flour, unsifted
1/2 cup natural, unsweetened cocoa
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup soft butter
1 cup white granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
3 eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
3 cups coarsely shredded zucchini (from about 1 pound of zucchini, or 3 medium zucchini)
1/2 cup milk
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Glaze (directions follow)
For the Glaze:
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract