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Zucchini Brownies with Chocolate Frosting
Sneak in a full serving of vegetables with these Chocolate Zucchini Brownies — they're so rich and fudge-y the kids will never suspect a thing!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12 Brownies
Calories: 449 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups zucchini grated and moisture squeezed out
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup chocolate chips or to taste
for the Frosting:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
To Make the Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350° and grease your baking dish.
- Whisk together the flour, dark cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add to it the white sugar and oil.
- Beat with electric mixer to incorporate, then add the vanilla extract, zucchini, and milk. Mix until well-combined and no dry patches remain.
- Stir in the chocolate chips with a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Scoop batter into pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes (for a 9x13 pan) or 35-45 min (for an 8x8 pan). They're done when a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
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To Make the Chocolate Frosting
- Combine the sugar, dark cocoa powder, butter, and milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let stand for 1 minute, then beat with an electric mixer for 3 minutes to thicken.
- Scoop frosting on top of completely cooled brownies and smooth with spatula. Allow frosting to set before serving or storing.
Notes
- Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.
Nutrition Information
Calories
449kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
428mg
(18%)
Potassium
162mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
52g
(104%)
Vitamin A
199IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 449kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 428mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 162mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 52g | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 199IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.