Sensational Chocolate Zucchini Cake: 1 moist delight
This recipe for Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful way to use up garden zucchini. The shredded zucchini makes the cake incredibly moist and tender, while the rich chocolate flavor is perfectly complemented by a tangy cream cheese frosting. It’s a comforting and delicious treat that’s surprisingly easy to make.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the shredded zucchini.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake cools, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined and smooth.
- Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
Notes
- Ensure your zucchini is well-drained after shredding to prevent a watery cake.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use good quality cocoa powder.
- You can add chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 350-400
- Sugar: Approx. 40g
- Sodium: Approx. 200mg
- Fat: Approx. 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 45g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 4g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 50mg