Chocolate zucchini cake is a moist, delicious cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is also a great way to use up extra zucchini from your garden. This cake freezes well, so you can make it ahead of time and enjoy it later. There are many different recipes for chocolate zucchini cake, so you can find one that suits your taste. Some recipes call for chocolate chips, while others use cocoa powder. Some recipes are even made with zucchini bread mix. No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy the results.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE
This Chocolate Zucchini Cake is bound to be a new favorite for chocolate lovers! Fabulously moist, decadently rich, and impossible to resist!
Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout
Categories Dessert
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 10 cup bundt pan generously and set aside.
- Grate the zucchinis and place on several layers of paper towels to absorb excess moisture. Use a towel and gently press the zucchini to release the moisture. You don't want it completely dry, just slightly less wet. I ended up with a couple of cups of grated zucchini but it honestly doesn't affect the recipe if you have more or less. I would say between 2 and 3 cups is perfect.
- Whisk granulated sugar, eggs, applesauce, butter, and vanilla extract together in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cocoa powder together. Reserve a couple tablespoons of the mixture, set aside.
- Stir the flour mixture into the wet mixture just until combined.
- Combine the chocolate chips with the reserved flour mixture. Add chocolate chips and grated zucchini to the batter and stir just until all ingredients are combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake the cake for 55 to 65 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let the cake cool for ten minutes before inverting onto a plate. Let cake cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 274 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 37 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BEST EVER CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE
I've been making this recipe for ions now. It was a collaboration between myself and a friend about 25 years ago. I haven't found one I like better. I hope you will agree. These loaves also freeze very well. Note: You could try using applesauce for some or all of the oil in order to reduce the fat content. However....I haven't tried it myself.
Provided by Diana 2
Categories For Large Groups
Time 1h35m
Yield 2 8 x 4 loaves, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325*.
- In a large bowl mix together eggs, both sugars, oil and both extracts.
- Stir in grated zucchini. Set aside.
- In another bowl mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder.
- Add to the zucchini mixture, mixing well.
- Fold in nuts and raisins.
- Pour into greased loaf pans.
- Bake for approximately 75 minutes or until tested done with a toothpick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.5, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 27.9, Sodium 250.6, Carbohydrate 44.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 26.1, Protein 4.9
BEST CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE (FREEZES WELL)
Moist and fluffy chocolate cake with no hint of zucchini flavour. The zucchini just keeps it moist! Extremely quick to prepare, and always turns out well. Plus, there's so much zucchini in it, it's practically health food ... From my mom's friend Dina ...
Provided by MichelleAndErin
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 cake, 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- *Note: for sour milk, just add a squirt of lemon juice to regular milk.
- Preheat oven to 325°F Grease a bundt pan and dist it with cocoa.
- Mix flour, sugar, eggs, margarin, oil, zucchini, and vanilla together in a big bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix the dry ingredients: salt, baking powder,baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cocoa.
- Alternately add milk and dry stuff to zucchini mixture, until all is mixed together.
- Pour into pan and pop it in the oven for 45min, or longer, depending on toothpick test.
- Recommended: drizzle with the chocolate chips just before putting it into the oven -- seems like shaved/sliced almonds would be grreat on it also!
- Alternative topping: instead of the chocolate chips, use Fudge Icing Recipe #78040 from this web site (http://www.recipezaar.com/Fudge-Icing-78040). I tried a few frostings and this one was the best with this cake and SO EASY! Amazing consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.5, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 279.7, Carbohydrate 35, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 17.7, Protein 4.2
CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE III
This is a moist fudgy type cake. Sweet but not extremely sweet and makes good use of zucchini! You can frost it with chocolate frosting or cream cheese icing.
Provided by Sandy
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h5m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add the eggs and oil, mix well. Fold in the nuts and zucchini until they are evenly distributed. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool cake completely before frosting with your favorite frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 187.6 mg, Sugar 17.1 g
SNEAKY MOMMY'S CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE
I've taken my old chocolate zucchini cake recipe, cut out almost all of the bad stuff and loaded it up with so many fruits and vegetables that it's more like a baked salad than a cake. The funny thing is that it turned out so moist and tasty that you'll find yourself fighting with the kids for the last piece. Try it once and you'll be a believer too!
Provided by A & R's Mommy
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 3h5m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, and cloves in a bowl; set aside.
- Beat together the eggs, sugar, applesauce, vegetable oil, apple juice concentrate, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until smooth. Stir in the dry mixture alternately with the milk, then add the zucchini, carrot, raisins, and dates; stir until just moistened. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool in the pan set over a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 76.8 mg, Sugar 18 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh zucchini. Look for unblemished, firm zucchini that are about 6 inches long. Avoid zucchini that are too large, as they can be watery and bitter.
- Grate the zucchini finely. This will help the zucchini blend into the cake batter and will prevent it from becoming too watery.
- Use a good quality chocolate. The chocolate is the star of this cake, so it's important to use a good quality chocolate that you enjoy the taste of.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
Conclusion:
Chocolate zucchini cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. It's moist, rich, and chocolatey, with a subtle hint of zucchini. This cake freezes well, so it's a great option to make ahead of time for parties or gatherings. So next time you have some extra zucchini, give this chocolate zucchini cake recipe a try!
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