Ingredients
For the Cake
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup Pear Butter {Applesauce would work too}
3 cups zucchini, grated
Cream Cheese Frosting
4 oz cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons butter, softened
2 cups powered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon water
Instructions
Directions for The Cake
Preheat oven to 350.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, soda and salt and set aside.
In a large bowl mix together the eggs, sugar and vanilla until nice and smooth. Add vanilla, pear butter and oil and stir until combined. Slowly stir in the flour mixture, then add the shredded zucchini. Stir. Fold in melted chocolate then divide batter into {2} 8″x8″ prepared pans.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
For the Frosting
Cream together the butter, cream cheese, vanilla and water until nice and smooth. Add in powdered sugar and whip until fully incorporated. Frost cake. Eat. Be happy.
Serve with homemade vanilla ice cream if you have it.