Serves: 5
Total Calories: 851

2 cups shredded or sliced zucchini
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
4 tablespoons cocoa
3 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup oil
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan. Cook zucchini 10 minutes with water and 1/2 teaspoon salt; drain and mash. Sift dry ingredients, including remaining salt. Beat eggs until light. Beat in sugar and oil. Combine zucchini and buttermilk. Stir flour mixture into eggs, alternating with buttermilk/zucchini. Stir in vanilla, orange peel, and nuts. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 40–50 minutes.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 851
Calories from Fat: 361

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