Chocolate Lover’s Zucchini Cake
Indulge your senses with our Chocolate Lover’s Zucchini Cake, a delightful dessert that harmonizes the rich essence of chocolate with the moist texture of grated zucchini. This cake is an absolute crowd-pleaser, perfect for celebrations or a cozy night in. The addition of zucchini not only enhances the cake’s moisture but also contributes essential nutrients, making it a guilt-free indulgence. With a luscious chocolate frosting that adds to its decadence, this easy-to-make recipe will satisfy even the most discerning chocolate lovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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
- ½ cup milk
- 2 ¼ cups grated zucchini
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture while alternating with milk until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini until evenly mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare the frosting by mixing melted butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Once cooled, frost the cake and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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