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Chocolate Zucchini Sheet Cake

You can substitute any form of courgette (zucchini/pattypan/summer squash) in this recipe. Delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups of your favourite shredded courgettes (zucchini/summer squash/patty pan squash)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 4 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Top with chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9” x 13” pan with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt and set aside.
  • In another bowl, beat together sugar, butter and oil until smooth. Add eggs and beat until incorporated. Stir in buttermilk and flour mixture. Fold in shredded courgettes.
  • Pour into pan and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  • Bake for 45 minute to an hour, until a toothpick comes out clean.