HEAT oven to 350°F. COAT bottom and sides of 9- to 12-cup fluted tube pan with cooking spray.
MIX flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in medium bowl.
BEAT sugar and butter in mixer bowl on medium speed until light and fluffy. BEAT in eggs, applesauce and vanilla. Reduce speed to low.ADD dry ingredients; beat until blended. GentlySTIR IN zucchini.
POUR batter into prepared pan. BAKE in 350°F oven until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 60 to 70 minutes. COOL on wire rack 10 minutes. LOOSEN cake from sides of pans with thin knife. GentlySHAKE cake from pan onto serving plate. SPRINKLE with powdered sugar.
INGREDIENTS
large EGGS
4
all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cups
unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup
baking powder
2 1/2 tsp.
baking soda
1 1/2 tsp.
ground cinnamon
1 tsp.
sugar
1 cup
butter, room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick)
applesauce
3/4 cup
vanilla
1 Tbsp.
shredded zucchini (about 2 small, 10 oz.)
2 cups
powdered sugar
tips
This recipe is a good source of protein, folate, choline and vitamin A.
American Egg Board
