Zucchini Brownies
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Zucchini Brownies
Description
This recipe for Zucchini Brownies integrates shredded zucchini into a classic brownie batter enriched with vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. The dry ingredients include all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, which provide structure and leavening to the dense batter.
Baking at 350°F in a greased 9x13 inch pan develops a moist texture with a soft crumb that springs back gently when touched, indicating doneness. The zucchini adds moisture and subtle vegetable notes without overwhelming the chocolaty base. After cooling, the brownies are traditionally finished with a cream cheese frosting to add a creamy, slightly tangy contrast.
These brownies deliver a fudgy, tender bite suitable for dessert or snack, making use of zucchini to increase moisture and create a softer texture without altering the classic chocolate flavor significantly.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup neutral cooking oil vegetable or canola oil, generic cooking oil
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups zucchini shredded
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Frosting, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13'' pan.
- In a large mixing bowl beat together the oil and sugar.
- Add the egg and mix well. Add the vanilla and shredded zucchini and mix well.
- In a separate bowl mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to the large mixing bowl and beat until combined.
- Spread mixture into prepared pan (batter will be thick) and smooth into an even layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until they center of the brownies springs back when gently touched. Cool on a wire cooling rack.
- Frost brownies with cream cheese frosting, once they are completely cool.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 409 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 409kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 49g | 98% |
| Vitamin A | 370IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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