Chocolate Zucchini Cake

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4.6

21 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    12 slices

  • Calories

    513 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

This chocolate zucchini cake is so moist and tender thanks to the zucchini. My kids don't even realize I've snuck veggies in their dessert with this recipe.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups shredded zucchini
  • 1 recipe mama's chocolate frosting
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
  3. Add the eggs, applesauce, oil, and vanilla to a small mixing bowl and whisk well to combine.
  4. Pour the egg mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the grated zucchini.
  5. Spread mixture into the prepared baking dish. and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.
  6. Cool completely before frosting. Let frosting set 15 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

  • Store cake in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or at room temperature for 2 days.
  • You may use any type of chocolate frosting you like, but we love my mom's fudgy frosting. It pours over the top of the cake like a dream and sets nice and smooth, but when you cut into the cake the frosting gets this gorgeous crackly top and tastes a bit like fudge. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1slice Calories 513kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 382mg (16%) Potassium 403mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 54g (108%) Vitamin A 225IU (5%) Vitamin C 10.7mg (12%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 2.9mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 513 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 513kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 76g 25%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 382mg 16%
Potassium 403mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 54g 108%
Vitamin A 225IU 5%
Vitamin C 10.7mg 12%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 2.9mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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