Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Discover the ultimate chocolate zucchini cake recipe! Moist, chocolatey, and topped with a fudgy frosting, it's a must-try for any cake lover.
Ingredients
- Butter and flour or baking spray, for the pan
- 2 ⅓ cups (298 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (64 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp table salt
- ½ cup (99 grams) vegetable oil
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups (342 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk, well shaken
- 3 cups shredded zucchini
For the Frosting
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 5 tbsp (71 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (198 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, or milk chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Recommended Equipment
- Stand mixer or handheld mixer
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Position a rack in the center of the oven, heat to 350°F, and grease and flour a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.Butter and flour or baking spray
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a bowl; set aside.2 1/3 cups (298 grams) all-purpose flour | 3/4 cup (64 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder | 1 tsp baking soda | 1/2 tsp baking powder | 3/4 tsp table salt
- Start the Batter: In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the oil, softened butter, and 1 3/4 cups of granulated sugar together for 2 minutes or until creamy and well blended. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla.1/2 cup (99 grams) vegetable oil | 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter | 1 3/4 cups (342 grams) granulated sugar | 2 large eggs | 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Finish the Batter: Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the batter and beat just until combined. Beat in half of the buttermilk, then repeat with another 1/3 of the flour mixture and the remaining buttermilk. Add the remaining flour mixture and beat just until combined. Fold the zucchini into the batter.1/2 cup buttermilk | 3 cups shredded zucchini
- Spread and Bake: Spread the batter in the prepared baking pan and bake for 32 to 38 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Transfer the cake to a rack to cool completely. The cake should be cool when you make the frosting.
- Make the Frosting and Finish the Cake: Combine the milk, butter, and 1 cup of granulated sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil for 1 full minute. Remove the pan from the heat and add the chocolate chips and vanilla, stirring until the chocolate has melted. Pour the hot frosting over the cooled cake. It will firm up to a soft, fudgy consistency in about 5 minutes.1/3 cup whole milk | 5 tbsp (71 grams) unsalted butter | 1 cup (198 grams) granulated sugar | 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips | 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Serve: Slice into squares and enjoy on its own or with a scoop of ice cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 143mgPotassium: 158mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 262IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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