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Molasses Zucchini Cake
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 12
A rich, moist cake. Good with whipped cream, or frosted with a cream cheese frosting. Dice the zukes instead of grating. Cook time does not include cooling time.
Ingredients:
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
2/3 cup buttermilk
2 cups zucchini, diced (not grated)
Directions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
3. In a large bowl, mix egg, sugar, molasses, and oil; add nuts.
4. In another bowl, mix together flour, salt, soda, baking powder and lemon rind; add alternately with buttermilk to egg mixture.
5. Stir in diced zucchini.
6. Pour into prepared pan.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
8. Cool in pan on wire rack.
9. When completely cooled, frost if desired. Or serve with whipped cream.
By RecipeOfHealth.com