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
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113 grams )
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (298 grams)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, (64 grams )
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, (99 grams)
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, (342 grams)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, (112 grams )
- 1/2 cup buttermilk, well shaken
- 3 cups zucchini, shredded raw
For the Frosting
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, (71 grams )
- 1 cup granulated sugar, (198 grams)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, or milk chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a bowl; set aside.
- Start the Batter: In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the oil, butter, and 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 stir in the chocolate chips and vanilla 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.
- Serve: Slice into squares and enjoy on its own or with a scoop of ice cream. Enjoy!
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.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!