Best 7 Carrot And Zucchini Chocolate Cake Recipes

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When it comes to desserts, chocolate cake reigns supreme. But what if you could have a chocolate cake that is not only delicious but also packed with healthy vegetables? Carrot and zucchini chocolate cake is a unique and delectable treat that combines the classic flavors of chocolate cake with the subtle sweetness of carrots and zucchini. This moist and fluffy cake is sure to be a hit with everyone, whether they are health-conscious or not.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EXTRA (AP)PETITE: LOLA'S ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE CAKE



EXTRA (AP)PETITE: LOLA'S ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE CAKE image

Provided by EP Team

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 and 1/4th cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda (baking soda & powder stay fresh for 6m-1 year once open)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 teaspoon salt
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves (adds a slightly spiced flavor like in carrot cake)
Optional: 1 teaspoon ground coffee
1 egg* (see substitution note)
1/3 cup oil. We use olive oil or vegetable oil.
1 cup sugar. We use half brown sugar (half white sugar.)
1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons coconut cream (or 1 small 5.4 oz can** (see substitution note))
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 heaping cup grated zucchini (I used 1 medium zucchini which yielded ~1.25 cups )
Optional: 1/3 cup chocolate chips (allergy note: regular chocolate chips usually contain dairy)
4 Tablespoons butter (half a stick) (softened at room temperature )
4 oz. cream cheese (half a standard size package) (softened at room temperature)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 cups powdered confectioners sugar (sifted into the frosting bowl)
Optional, but highly recommended: 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grate zucchini and set aside. If if looks watery, blot off excess water with a paper towel otherwise I don't typically blot it. If you're doing the optional adding lemon juice or white vinegar into the milk step, do that now as well and set aside.
  • In a bowl, sift together everything listed under "Dry ingredients bowl." Sifting is key for helping these ingredients combine evenly and to get rid of clumps. I only have a little sift, so just added each ingredient one at a time through the sift, stirred with a spoon, and re-sifted everything together.
  • In a separate, large bowl, mix everything listed under "Wet ingredients bowl" using a hand beater until combined.
  • Stir the sifted dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl. Use a large spoon or spatula to stir until combined.
  • Stir in grated zucchini and optional chocolate chips.
  • Scoop batter into cupcake liners or a well greased pan (this recipe fits into an 8 x 8 pan). I filled these to the brim of my cupcake tins for fuller, rounded cupcakes after baking.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes for cupcakes until a toothpick comes out of the center clean. For a larger sheet cake, bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the toothpick test is clean.
  • Cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and vanilla using a mixer.
  • Sift in the powdered sugar and continue mixing until smooth.
  • Stir in optional lemon juice and/or zest half a teaspoon at a time to taste, until you're happy with the flavor. If needed, add a few tablespoons more confectioners sugar for thicker frosting.
  • Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes (frosting will thicken up a tad more) and then spread on top of FULLY COOLED cake. You can also make a DIY frosting piping bag (pictured below) by cutting off one corner of a ziploc bag.

CARROT AND ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Make and share this Carrot and Zucchini Chocolate Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h12m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups grated carrots
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
1 cup salad oil
4 large eggs

Steps:

  • In lg.
  • bowl mix all dry ingredients.
  • Stir in carrots and zucchini.
  • In small bowl beat eggs, add oil, add to dry mixture and stir to moisten well.
  • Bake in greased 9x13 pan for 55-60 minutes at 325F degrees.

ZUCCHINI CARROT CAKE



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An extremely moist cake that I guarantee will become your absolute favorite zucchini cake! I got this recipe many years ago from a local hometown newspaper that used to run a special section once a year with recipes submitted by local residents.

Provided by food snob mom

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups oil (like canola or corn oil)
4 eggs
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
1 1/2 cups grated carrots

Steps:

  • Beat eggs, sugar and oil.
  • Add sifted dry ingredients, zucchini, carrots, nuts and vanilla.
  • Pour into a greased Bundt pan. Bake at 350 deg. for 45 min to 1 hour. The top will be golden and may crack a little -- that's okay!
  • Let cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

ZUCCHINI CARROT CAKE



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I found this recipe in a cookbook and made some changes to it. My husband likes to have it for his birthday cake. We live with my husband's family on a 27,000-acre ranch in the mountains and raise cattle, grain and hay.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1-1/3 cups vegetable oil
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups finely shredded carrots
2 cups finely shredded zucchini
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
5 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Whole or chopped pecans or walnuts for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl beat eggs and sugar until frothy. Gradually beat in oil. Combine dry ingredients; add to batter. Beat 4 minutes. Stir in carrots, zucchini and nuts. Pour into three greased 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for about 35 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans. Cool thoroughly on a wire rack. , For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla. Continue beating until sugar is dissolved. Spread between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake. Garnish with whole or chopped nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

CARROT-ZUCCHINI CAKE



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Using both carrots and zucchini gives this cake a unique flavor. Very moist and very tasty! Decorate with maraschino cherries.

Provided by Lori O'Neill Harpel

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
4 large eggs eggs
1 cup grated carrot
1 cup grated zucchini
½ cup honey
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  • Mix sugar, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.
  • Combine oil, eggs, carrots, and zucchini in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on low speed until well blended. Beat in honey. Stir in sugar mixture gradually; beat on medium speed until batter is smooth, about 3 minutes.
  • Divide batter evenly among prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack; allow to cool completely, about 25 minutes.
  • Combine confectioners' sugar, pineapple, cream cheese, walnuts, butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat until frosting is smooth. Spread over cooled cakes and stack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740.4 calories, Carbohydrate 86.7 g, Cholesterol 92.7 mg, Fat 42.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 413.8 mg, Sugar 68.8 g

SHEET PAN ZUCCHINI CARROT CAKE



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This sheet pan cake with zucchini, carrots, and coconut is incredibly moist since it is soaked with freshly squeezed orange juice right after baking. Make sure you squeeze out most of the liquid of the vegetables, otherwise the cake will get too moist.

Provided by Lena

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shredded coconut
6 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 ⅛ cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 ¼ cups white sugar
4 teaspoons vanilla sugar
6 eggs
2 ¼ cups finely grated zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out
2 ¼ cups finely grated carrots, excess moisture squeezed out
4 tablespoons milk, or more as needed
1 large orange, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large, rimmed baking sheet with butter.
  • Combine flour, coconut, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Combine butter, sugar, and vanilla sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until very smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, and beating well after each addition. Fold in zucchini and carrots.
  • Stir in flour mixture alternately with milk until batter is well combined. Spread onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Pour orange juice over warm cake immediately after removing from the oven, so it can soak up the liquid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 76.8 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 189.2 mg, Sugar 15 g

CHOCOLATE CARROT CAKE



Chocolate Carrot Cake image

Finely shredding the carrots gives this cake an extra-nice texture. The walnuts sprinkled on top add crunch, but you can leave them off if you prefer. -Pamela Brown, Williamsburg, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups finely shredded carrots
2 cups sugar
1-1/4 cups canola oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside. In a large bowl, beat the carrots, sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into carrot mixture until blended., Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa and vanilla until smooth. , Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with half of the frosting. Repeat with remaining cake layer. Sprinkle with nuts and chocolate chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Fat 31g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • For a moist and flavorful cake, use freshly grated carrots and zucchini.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips or cocoa powder.
  • Add nuts, dried fruits, or spices to the batter for a customized flavor.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Carrot and zucchini chocolate cake is a delicious and nutritious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist, flavorful, and packed with healthy ingredients. This cake is also a great way to use up leftover carrots and zucchini. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this cake is a great choice for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting, you will love this carrot and zucchini chocolate cake. So, preheat your oven and get ready to enjoy this delicious and healthy treat!

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