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Easy Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Moist and Easy Chocolate Zucchini Cake You'll Crave

This Easy Chocolate Zucchini Cake combines rich chocolate with hidden vegetable goodness, offering a moist and delicious dessert that's sure to please.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa powder or dark cocoa for a more intense taste
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Neutral vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 2 cups White sugar or brown sugar for added moisture
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 3 medium Liquified zucchini pureed
  • 1 cup Milk whole or non-dairy
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Salted butter softened
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup Heavy whipping cream or whole milk

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • baking pan
  • Food Processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13 baking pan with non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, mix sugar and vegetable oil until smooth.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Puree zucchini and mix into the wet ingredients until fully combined.
  6. Gradually alternate adding the dry mixture and milk to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Allow cake to cool in pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. To make frosting, beat butter and cocoa powder until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and cream until fluffy.
  11. Frost cooled cake generously and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure to finely liquify zucchini for smooth integration and check for doneness at 50 minutes to prevent drying out.

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