Chocolate Cucuzza Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. 2
   In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, oil and sugar, creaming until smooth.
3. 3
   Add eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition.
4. 4
   Add vanilla and beat well.
5. 5
   In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and cloves.
6. 6
   Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternately with buttermilk.
7. 7
   Stir in shredded cucuzza.
8. 8
   Pour batter into a greased 13X9-inch baking pan.
9. 9
   Bake for 45-50 minutes until done. You can test to see if the cake is done by inserting a toothpick near the center of the cake and see if it comes out clean. If it does, it's done.
10. 10
    Allow cake to cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, combine all frosting ingredients.
12. 12
    Spread over warm cake.
13. 13
    Broil in oven approximately 4-6 inches from the heat for about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn, it will broil fast!
14. 14
    Cool cake completely before serving.
15. 15
    ~NOTE~ You don't have to peel or seed the cucuzza, just wash the outside skin with warm water and pat dry before shredding.