Best 10 Chocolate Zucchini Cakes With Walnuts Recipes

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Within the vast world of baked goods, chocolate zucchini cakes with walnuts stand out as a delightful and unique treat. These cakes artfully blend rich chocolate and sweet zucchini, creating a moist and delectable dessert. The addition of walnuts brings a delightful extra layer of flavor and texture. Whether you are an experienced baker seeking a new culinary adventure or a novice cook looking for a simple yet delicious recipe, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect chocolate zucchini cake with walnuts.

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CHOCOLATE-ZUCCHINI CAKES WITH WALNUTS



Chocolate-Zucchini Cakes with Walnuts image

Zucchini makes these easy-to-prepare treats surprisingly moist and delicate.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
24 walnut halves
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup finely grated zucchini (from 1 medium zucchini)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup (3 ounces) bittersweet chocolate, chopped, or chocolate chips
3 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, stir together butter, sugar, salt, and egg until combined. Add vanilla, zucchini, and sour cream and stir until incorporated. Sift flour and cocoa powder into bowl and stir until combined. Stir in chocolate.
  • Spray 2 mini muffin pans with cooking spray. Fill each cup with 2 tablespoons batter and top with a walnut. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a muffin comes out clean, 15 to 17 minutes. Let muffins cool slightly in pans on wire racks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS AND WALNUTS



Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Chocolate Chips and Walnuts image

Chocolate Zucchini Cake is the very best use of unwanted zucchini: far better than a slow agonizing death in your refrigerator's crisper drawer.

Provided by Susan Williams

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 cups sifted all purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
1 1/4 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, toasted

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 45 minutes. Cool cake completely in pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 33 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 20 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 346 grams sodium, Sugar 38 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams unsaturated fat

ZUCCHINI WALNUT CAKE



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What gardener doesn't have extra zucchini? When it's abundant, I shred and freeze plenty so I have it on hand to bake this moist zucchini cake recipe all year long. The cream cheese frosting is yummy, and the big panful always goes fast at picnics or potlucks. -Marie Hoyer, Hodgenville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups shredded zucchini
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
4 large eggs
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts, optional
FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
Additional chopped toasted walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat the zucchini, sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. Combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually beat into zucchini mixture until blended. Fold in walnuts if desired. , Pour into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar and mix well. Frost cake. Sprinkle with nuts if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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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Quick making dessert with loads of chocolate flavor. Cocca,semi-sweet chocolate chips, walnuts, added with grated zucchini makes this on one dish-dessert classic.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 Squares, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups zucchini, unpeeled, and greated
2 1/2 cups unbleached flour, sifted
1/4 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1/2 vegetable oil
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup walnuts
1 teaspoon honey

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, cocca, baking soda, and salt and set aside.
  • Cream together butter, oil, and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light, and fluffy using eletric mixer at medium speed.
  • Beat eggs one at a time, beating well, after each egg.
  • Blend in vanilla extract, and honey.
  • Add zucchini, and stir.
  • In a large bowl, gradually add the flour-cocca mix ingredients in step1 to the creamed ingredients in step 2, while gradually adding the buttermilk.
  • Stir to mix.
  • Pour this batter into a 13x9x2 baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with chocolate chips, and walnuts.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 55 minutes at 325 degrees, or until cake test done with a toothpick.
  • Cool in pan.
  • Cut into16 squares, serve , and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.3, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 38.8, Sodium 294.7, Carbohydrate 46.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 29, Protein 4.8

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

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.

ZUCCHINI WALNUT CHIP CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Grace Engle of Cortland, Ohio relies on shredded zucchini to make this one of moistest cakes you've ever tried. She adds walnuts and chocolate chips to guarantee each piece is met with a glass of milk and a smile.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in oil and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Fold in zucchini and walnuts if desired., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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.

ZUCCHINI NUT CAKE



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This is a close recreation of a lost recipe of my mother's, a zucchini cake with a baked-in caramel nut topping, similar in concept to an upside-down cake. Kids of all ages love it, and it is sure to be a favorite during zucchini season!

Provided by Steve

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ cup butter
½ cup vegetable shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar, not packed
3 eggs
1 tablespoon water, or more if needed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups shredded zucchini
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup butter
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch fluted tube pan (such as a Bundt®).
  • Sift flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice together in a bowl. Cream butter and vegetable shortening together in a separate large bowl until thoroughly combined; beat in white sugar and 1 cup brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Beat eggs, water, and vanilla extract into the shortening mixture, followed by the flour mixture. Gently stir in zucchini and 1/2 cup walnuts. If batter seems dry, mix in 1 more tablespoon water.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat and stir in 1/2 cup brown sugar until it has dissolved and small bubbles appear in the mixture. Stir 1/2 cup walnuts into the brown sugar mixture.
  • Spoon brown sugar-walnut mixture into the bottom of the prepared cake pan and pour cake batter over the mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert over a serving plate to reveal the brown sugar topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.6 calories, Carbohydrate 59.8 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 406.8 mg, Sugar 38.1 g

Tips:

  • To ensure your zucchini cakes are moist and flavorful, use a box grater to finely grate the zucchini. This will help release more moisture and allow it to better incorporate into the batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough, dense cakes. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Be generous with the chocolate chips and walnuts. These add a delicious flavor and texture to the cakes.
  • If you do not have a 9x13 inch baking pan, you can use two 8-inch round pans. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
  • These cakes are best served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Conclusion:

These chocolate zucchini cakes with walnuts are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are moist, flavorful, and packed with chocolate chips and walnuts. Plus, they are a great way to use up any extra zucchini you may have on hand. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give these cakes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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