Looking for a delectable and moist cake recipe that combines the luxurious flavors of chocolate and sour cream with the refreshing lightness of zucchini? Look no further! Our delightful chocolate sour cream zucchini cake with chocolate glaze is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With its tender crumb, rich chocolate flavor, and tangy sour cream, this cake is the perfect treat for any occasion, whether it's a festive celebration or a cozy weekend brunch. The addition of zucchini not only adds a subtle sweetness and texture to the cake, but also makes it incredibly moist and flavorful.
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CHOCOLATE SOUR CREAM ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE GLAZE
This is one heck of a cake on so many levels. For starters, nobody is ever going to guess there's zucchini in here, because it virtually disappears in the baking-there's not even a hint of vegetable flavor or nubbiness that you might expect from grated zucchini. What you will notice is what a moist cake this is, maybe the moistest chocolate cake you've ever had.
Provided by Ken Haedrich
Categories Dessert Cake Chocolate Zucchini Summer Small Plates Kid-Friendly Birthday
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Put the grated zucchini in a colander placed over a large bowl. Salt it lightly, tossing gently to mix. Set aside for 30 minutes to drain.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (170°C). Butter a 9x9-inch cake pan.
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and 3/4 teaspoon salt into a bowl.
- Combine the sugar, butter, oil, eggs, and vanilla in another large bowl. Using an electric mixer (handheld is fine), beat the ingredients on medium-high speed for 2 minutes, until well blended. Add one-third of the dry mixture to the liquid and blend it in on low speed. Beat in half of the sour cream, followed by another third of the dry mixture, the rest of the sour cream, and the remaining dry mixture. The batter will start to get heavier late in the mixing, and you may want to do the last bit of mixing with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
- Lift the zucchini out of the colander and give it a gentle squeeze, but don't squeeze out all the moisture. Add the zucchini to the batter and fold it in with a rubber spatula until evenly mixed. Scrape the batter into the pan and smooth with a spoon.
- Bake the cake on the middle oven rack for 60 to 70 minutes, until a tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Transfer the cake to a cooling rack and cool thoroughly.
- When the cake has cooled, prepare the glaze, rewarming it if it has firmed up. When it has thickened slightly but is still thin enough to pour easily, slowly pour it over the cake, tilting the cake to spread it around. Cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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
ELIZABETH'S CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE
I got this recepe originally from my friend Elizabeth who had a huge garden and plenty of zucchini. It is a moist, lovely cake that I like plain with no icing or frosting, though Elizabeth would use an orange or lemon glaze . She would also use whole wheat pastry flour. I have also used bittersweet chocolate with great results. Sour cream or yogurt can be substituted for the buttermilk.
Provided by NitaD
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt chocolate, oil and butter at low heat.
- Mix together in seperate bowl sugar, eggs,vanilla and dairy choice.
- In another bowl sift together flour, cocoa, soda, baking powder and salt.
- Mix all ingredients alternating wet and dry.
- Finally add zucchini.
- Bake in greased and floured Bundt pan at 350 degrees F.
- For 40-60 minutes or until straw comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.1, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 50.3, Sodium 422.8, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 19.9, Protein 5.1
ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH ORANGE GLAZE
This moist and mouthwatering cake has a rich chocolate flavor, a hint of orange and is chock-full of zucchini and nuts. -Barbara Worrel, Granbury, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray and sprinkle with flour., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce and vanilla., Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Fold in the zucchini, walnuts and orange zest., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cake.
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CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE IV
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
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
CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH CUSTARD SAUCE
The minute I can get my hands on zucchini, I start making this light and luscious cake. For years it was an often-ordered dessert at my sister's deli. -Peggy Linton, Cobourg, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Grease and flour a 10-in. plain or fluted tube pan. In another bowl, beat sugar, oil and butter until well blended. Gradually beat in buttermilk, eggs and vanilla., In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Stir in zucchini, chocolate chips and almonds., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool., For sauce, in a large saucepan, mix sugar, flour and cornstarch. Whisk in milk. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Gently stir in butter and extract. Serve warm with cake. Cover and refrigerate leftover sauce.
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Tips:
- Use fresh zucchini. Fresh zucchini has a higher water content than older zucchini, which will result in a more moist cake.
- Grate the zucchini finely. This will help it distribute evenly throughout the batter and prevent it from clumping.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will result in a dry cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
Conclusion:
This chocolate sour cream zucchini cake with chocolate glaze 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 is unique and flavorful, and the chocolate glaze adds a rich and decadent touch. This cake is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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