Description
Indulge in this rich and moist Chocolate Zucchini Cake that perfectly combines the sweetness of chocolate with the subtle hint of zucchini. Topped with a creamy frosting, this cake is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2½ cups flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 2 cups shredded zucchini
- ⅔ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Frosting:
- ½ cup butter (softened to room temperature)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 Tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 12-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray.
- Combine sugars, cream cheese, and oil. Beat until well blended. Add eggs and vanilla.
- Mix dry ingredients. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Add flour mixture and buttermilk. Stir in zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Bake. Pour batter into pan and bake for 1 hour.
- Cool and frost. Cool cake, then frost with your favorite frosting or glaze.
- Frosting: Whip butter, add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Mix until light and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Chocolate Zucchini Cake, Dessert, Chocolate Cake, Zucchini Recipe
