Description
Indulge in the rich delight of Chocolate Lover’s Zucchini Cake, a luscious dessert that merges the deep flavors of chocolate with the unexpected moisture of zucchini. Perfect for celebrations or just a cozy evening at home, this cake is not only delicious but also nutritious, thanks to the added vegetables. With a straightforward recipe that even novice bakers can master, you’ll impress friends and family alike. The cake’s moist texture is complemented by a creamy chocolate frosting, making it an irresistibly satisfying treat for any chocolate enthusiast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- 2 ¼ cups grated zucchini
- For Frosting: ½ cup melted butter, ⅔ cup cocoa powder, 3 cups powdered sugar, ⅓ cup whole milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in milk and grated zucchini until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare frosting by mixing melted butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Once cooled, generously frost the cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Use fresh zucchini for maximum moisture; squeeze out excess water before adding to batter. Customize by adding nuts or chocolate chips before baking for added texture.