Ingredients
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1/4 cup canola oil
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 tsp almond extract
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1/4 cup buttermilk
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 cup shredded zucchini
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Orange peel curls for garnish (optional)
Steps
1
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour an 8-inch square baking pan.
2
In a large bowl, cream together oil, sugar and egg. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts and buttermilk.
3
In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and cinnamon.
4
Add dry ingredients to liquids and stir until combined. Add zucchini and stir just until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
5
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean.
6
Allow to cool in pan before slicing. Garnish each square with orange peel if desired.
