Best 13 Chocolate Zucchini Cake I Recipes

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Chocolate zucchini cake is a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavor of chocolate with the subtle sweetness of zucchini. This unique combination creates a moist and tender cake that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a special treat to share with friends and family or a simple indulgence for yourself, chocolate zucchini cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With its easy-to-follow recipe and delicious results, this cake is a must-try for any baker.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

SUE'S CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE



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Our family absolutely loves zucchini, especially when we grow it ourselves. We've found many ways to use it, including this spiced cake that's super moist and chocolaty good. -Sue Falk, Warren, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup dark baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups shredded zucchini
FROSTING:
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan., In a large bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, whisk eggs, yogurt, oil and vanilla until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Stir in zucchini., Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., For frosting, place evaporated milk, sugar and vanilla in a blender jar; cover and process 30 seconds. In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Add to milk mixture; cover and process 30-45 seconds or until thickened and smooth, stopping to scrape blender jar as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

SNEAKY MOMMY'S CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE



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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

2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cloves
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup apple juice concentrate, thawed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk
2 cups shredded, unpeeled zucchini
½ cup shredded carrot
1 cup chopped raisins
⅓ cup chopped dates

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

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.

ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE CAKE



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A delicious, moist chocolate cake. I got this recipe at the public library when I was 8 years old. A library patron with a zucchini surplus had left a pile of zucchini with a selection of zucchini recipes, free for the taking. I helped myself to a zucchini and copied out this recipe. It quickly became a family favourite.

Provided by UnknownChef86

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake, 18-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup margarine
2 cups sugar (or less)
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 teaspoon orange zest
2 cups coarsely grated zucchini
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup cocoa
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Cream margarine and sugar in a large bowl; add eggs and vanilla.
  • Stir in orange zest and zucchini.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • Add to margarine mixture alternately with milk.
  • Bake at 350 for 40 minutes in a greased 9 x 13 or bundt pan.
  • If desired, after cooling and turning out 15 minutes, top with glaze made from 2 cups icing sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, and 2 1/2 to 3 Tbsp milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.4, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 36.2, Sodium 389.9, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 22.6, Protein 3.8

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE



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

Provided by opal Fitzgerald

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 eggs
2 1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
3 cups zucchini, coarsely shredded and unpeeled
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup butter, softened
2 lbs confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs until fluffy.
  • Add sugar gradually, beating until mixture is thick and lemon-colored.
  • Beat in vanilla and butter.
  • Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, soda and salt; add alternately with buttermilk.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Fold in zucchini and walnuts.
  • Divide batter into four greased and floured 8 or 9-in. round pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 to 30 minutes or until top springs back when gently pressed.
  • Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove to wire wracks and cool completely.
  • For frosting, beat all ingredients in a large bowl until creamy.
  • Frost between layers and on sides and top of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.1, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 86.3, Sodium 334.5, Carbohydrate 87, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 68.3, Protein 5.9

ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Using a food processor to shred zucchini, I bake up this lightly sweet cake often. There's just the right amount of chocolate in every bite.-Leon Kingsley, Marshfield, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup canola oil
1-3/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
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 ground cinnamon
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups shredded peeled zucchini
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter, oil and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Mix well. Stir in zucchini. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

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.

MOMS CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE



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

Provided by Dave5003

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 36 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup oil
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup sour milk
2 1/2 cups flour
4 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups zucchini, finely shredded (press out any excess liquid)
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • There are many versions of this recipe, this one we like the best for our family! Beat margarine,oil and sugar well.
  • Beat in eggs, vanilla and sour milk.
  • Sift dry ingredients and beat into mixture. Stir in zucchini.
  • Pour batter into a greased and floured tube or Bundt pan.
  • Sprinkle top of batter with chips ( Or could stir into batter if you wish ) Bake in a 325F oven 40 to 45 minutes or tested done. Cool in pan 15 minutes and carefully remove to finish cooling.Sprinkle with powder sugar if desired.
  • Freezes well and tastes wonderful!

ELIZABETH'S CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE



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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

6 ounces good quality semisweet chocolate
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/3 cup buttermilk
2 cups unbleached flour
1/3 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups grated zucchini

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

CHOCOLATE CHILE ZUCCHINI CAKE



Chocolate Chile Zucchini Cake image

Moist chocolate cake with a zing!

Provided by Laura Hohman

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ¾ cups white sugar
½ cup butter
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 tablespoon chile powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup buttermilk
2 cups grated zucchini
¾ cup chopped walnuts
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.
  • Stir flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl.
  • Mix sugar, butter, vegetable oil, and eggs together in a large bowl. Add chile powder and vanilla extract.
  • Pour flour mixture into sugar mixture; add buttermilk and stir to combine. Mix zucchini into batter.
  • Pour batter into the prepared cake pan; sprinkle chocolate chips and walnuts on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.6 calories, Carbohydrate 62.5 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 387.1 mg, Sugar 38.2 g

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE IV



Chocolate Zucchini Cake IV image

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:

  • Use a fine grater to shred the zucchini. This will help to release more moisture and make the cake more moist.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a cream cheese frosting. Cream cheese frosting is a classic pairing for chocolate cake, and it's especially delicious with zucchini cake.

Conclusion:

Chocolate zucchini cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be made with ingredients you probably already have on hand. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give chocolate zucchini cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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