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Zucchini Chocolate Cake Recipe

Soft and moist chocolate zucchini cake is deliciously sweet. You'd never guess it's filled with grated zucchini!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 609 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Hershey's unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups zucchini grated and squeezed dry
Frosting
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup milk or cream
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F and prep a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt and sugar. Create a well or nest in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the melted butter, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and eggs. Using a spatula or wooden spoon stir for 10 seconds, then fold in the grated zucchini. Continue mixing until no flour pockets remain.
  3. Place into a buttered (or sprayed) 9x13-inch baking pan. Place in the oven and bake at 350°F for 25-28 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  4. Meanwhile, to make the frosting, in a medium saucepan set over low heat, melt the butter, then add the milk and sifted cocoa powder. Stir to combine, then remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract and the sifted powdered sugar. Spread over the slightly warm cake. Allow to cool and set for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 609kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 84g (28%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 114mg (38%) Sodium 678mg (28%) Potassium 210mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 65g (130%) Vitamin A 965IU (19%) Vitamin C 3.7mg (4%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 609

% Daily Value*

Calories 609kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 84g 28%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 678mg 28%
Potassium 210mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 65g 130%
Vitamin A 965IU 19%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 4%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

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