Best 8 Buttermilk Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipes

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Buttermilk chocolate zucchini cake is a delightful dessert that combines the moistness of zucchini with the richness of chocolate and the tanginess of buttermilk. This cake is perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to birthday parties. Its texture is dense and fudgy, with a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. The chocolate flavor is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the zucchini, and the buttermilk adds a subtle tang that brightens up the cake. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this buttermilk chocolate zucchini cake is a must-try for any baker.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE



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This is the BEST Chocolate Zucchini Cake! Perfectly moist, rich and fudgy and loaded with zucchini (but you'd never know)! Topped with chocolate whipped cream.

Provided by Ashley Fehr

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups granulated sugar ((400 grams))
1 cup low fat buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 ¼ cups all purpose flour (fluffed and levelled (293 grams))
¾ cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded zucchini ((about 2 small or 1 large))
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
½-¾ cup powdered sugar (more or less depending on your tastes)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9x13" pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, buttermilk, eggs and vanilla until smooth.
  • To the bowl, add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt and whisk just until completely combined.
  • Add the shredded zucchini (no need to squeeze it out!) and stir until combined.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs (as long as there's no batter it's good to go!). Let cool to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Sodium 375 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 40 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE



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This recipe came from my high school friend's mother. It is so moist and delicious! My husband didn't want to have at first because of the zucchini, but he couldn't even tell it was in there! For a more healthy route, my sister-in-law does this: omit the butter, ¼ cup vegetable oil, and 3-3½ cups zucchini. Lastly, instead of buttermilk, you may use ½ cup milk+ ½ Tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice- let mixture stand at least 5 minutes.

Provided by gnet9820

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups grated unpeeled zucchini
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Butter & flour a 9x13 pan.
  • Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, & salt into a medium size bowl.
  • Beat sugar, butter, & oil with dry ingredients until well blended.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat in vanilla.
  • Mix in dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk in 3 additions each.
  • Stir in grated zucchini.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips & nuts (optional) over top.
  • Bake about 50 minutes, testing with toothpick.
  • Cool cake in pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.6, Fat 22.7, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 51.7, Sodium 393.5, Carbohydrate 59.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 38, Protein 5.4

BUTTERMILK CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE



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I received this recipe from my best friend over 10 years ago...and I still get rave reviews whenever I serve it. The zucchini makes it very moist. My husband and I plant grass seed and have a few animals on our farmette here in Lancaster County.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
4 tablespoons baking cocoa
3 cups grated zucchini (about 3 medium), drained
1/2 to 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream sugars, butter and oil. Add eggs, vanilla and buttermilk; mix well. Sift together dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture. Add zucchini and stir until blended. Pour into a greased and floured 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Bake at 325° for 45 minutes or until cake tests done.

Nutrition Facts :

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE



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Zucchini keeps the cake moist while a scattering of chocolate chips and chopped walnuts add texture and dimension.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dessert     Cake     Chocolate     Nut     Vegetable     Bake     Walnut     Zucchini     Fall     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12-16

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 cups sifted all purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups grated unpeeled zucchini (about 2 1/2 medium)
1 6-ounce package (about 1 cup) semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter and flour 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt into medium bowl. Beat sugar, butter and oil in large bowl until well blended. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract. Mix in dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk in 3 additions each. Mix in grated zucchini. Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips and nuts over.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool cake completely in pan.

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE III



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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

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 eggs
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
3 cups grated zucchini
¾ cup chopped walnuts

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

ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Don't you just love it when you can get your daily vegetable requirements from the dessert you eat? And a chocolate dessert at that!

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk or 1/2 cup sour milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup cocoa
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups zucchini, grated
3/4 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup walnuts

Steps:

  • Cream butter then add oil and sugar; mix.
  • Add next 8 ingredients; mix well.
  • Fold in the chips and nuts by hand.
  • Put in a greased and floured 9 x 13 pan.
  • Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until done.

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE



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The hint of chocolate in this moist cake is an unexpected flavor and a nice surprise.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups shredded zucchini
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter, oil and sugar. Add eggs, milk and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in zucchini. , Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with nuts and chocolate chips. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until cake tests done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE IV



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A delightful moist chocolate cake made with zucchini. top with Cream Cheese Frosting.

Provided by JEANROSE

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup butter
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups shredded zucchini
¼ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cocoa powder. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, oil and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. In a small bowl, combine shredded zucchini with milk. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the zucchini mixture. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 50.4 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 377.6 mg, Sugar 25.6 g

Tips:

  • Properly measure your ingredients, especially the flour. Too much flour can make your cake dry and dense. For best results, use a kitchen scale to weigh your ingredients.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour, which can make your cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the toothpick comes out with wet batter, the cake is not done baking.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Garnish the cake with fresh berries, chocolate chips, or powdered sugar before serving.

Conclusion:

This Buttermilk Chocolate Zucchini Cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of chocolate and zucchini makes this cake unique and flavorful. The buttermilk adds a tangy flavor that balances out the sweetness of the chocolate. This cake is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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