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Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe: A Moist and Chocolatey Valentine Treat!

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

This chocolate zucchini cake is so chocolatey, so moist, and so flavorful, you'll never taste the zucchini! I top mine with a chocolate cream cheese frosting that's simple and not-too-sweet.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 32 minutes
Total Time: 47 minutes
Calories: 604kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 12

Equipment

  • Box grater
  • Mixing Bowls
  • 13—9 baking pan
  • Electric mixer

Ingredients

For Cake

  • 2 cups 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup 200 g granulated sugar
  • 1 cup 200 g light brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon table salt
  • ½ cup 50 g natural cocoa powder
  • ½ cup 118 ml steaming hot or boiling water
  • 10 Tablespoons 141 g melted butter
  • 1 cup 240 g sour cream
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups 200 g shredded zucchini I pat dry with a paper towel after weighing/measuring

For Frosting

  • 8 oz 226 g cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup 113 g unsalted butter softened
  • 2 ½ cups 315 g powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup 35 g cocoa powder
  • ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 2 Tablespoons mini chocolate chips for topping optional

Instructions

For Cake

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 baking dish with butter.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk cocoa powder with hot water until smooth.
  • Add melted butter to the cocoa mixture and whisk until combined.
  • Mix in sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then gently fold in shredded zucchini. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 33-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool before frosting.

For Frosting

  • In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, stirring until well combined.
  • Stir in cocoa powder until fully incorporated.
  • Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, stirring until smooth.
  • Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake, either in the pan or on a serving plate.
  • Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the frosting for a decorative touch. Slice and serve to enjoy this delicious treat!

Nutrition

Calories: 604kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 421mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 62g | Vitamin A: 977IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg