Best 10 Chocolate Zucchini Roll Recipes

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Have you been wondering what to make with the excessive zucchini in your garden? Do you have an insatiable sweet tooth that needs to be tamed? If so, look no further! Chocolate zucchini roll is the perfect way to use up some of that extra produce while also satisfying those sugar cravings. Not only is this recipe a creative way to use zucchini, but it is also easy to make and absolutely delicious. The chocolate cake is moist and fluffy, the zucchini adds a subtle sweetness and moisture, and the cream cheese frosting is rich and tangy. With its impressive appearance and mouthwatering flavor, chocolate zucchini roll is sure to be a hit at your next gathering or potluck.

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

ZUCCHINI CAKE ROLL WITH CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FILLING



Zucchini Cake Roll with Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling image

Fresh from the garden, this Zucchini Cake Roll is the perfect way to use up all your zucchini! And it's filled with chocolate cream cheese frosting!

Provided by Dorothy Kern

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 eggs
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
3/4 cup flour
2 cups shredded zucchini
Powdered sugar (to aid in rolling (see note))
6 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
4 tablespoons butter (room temperature)
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a jelly roll (10x15") pan with foil and spray with cooking spray (I like to use the spray with flour).
  • Beat eggs at high speed for 5 minutes, until frothy and dark yellow. Beat in sugar, oil, and vanilla extract.
  • Whisk together salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and flour. Stir into wet ingredients just until blended. Stir in carrots.
  • Spread in prepared pan. Batter will be in a very thin layer and you will need to use a wooden spoon or spatula to spread it to all the corners of the pan. Bake for 9-11 minutes (mine took 10).
  • While the cake is baking, set a clean kitchen towel out on a large work surface. Sprinkle liberally with powdered sugar (about 1/4-1/2 cup). As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, turn it over on the kitchen towel sprinkled with powdered sugar. Remove foil carefully.
  • Working at the short end, fold the edge of the towel over the cake. Roll tightly, rolling up the cake into the towel. Let cool completely while rolled, at least two hours.
  • While the cake is cooling, make the frosting. Beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • When cake is cool, carefully unroll the towel. Spread the filling on the cake evenly, and re-roll tightly. Chill until it firms up a bit, at least thirty minutes to one hour. Slice and serve.
  • Cake can be wrapped in plastic and frozen for up to one month.

GRANDMA'S CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD



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This super easy zucchini bread is so moist and chocolaty that it's easy to forget zucchini is in it! My husband even loves it and he's never been a fan of zucchini!

Provided by hawleywood

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 ¾ cups white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups grated unpeeled zucchini
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two loaf pans.
  • Combine flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and baking powder in a medium bowl and mix together. Set aside.
  • Cream sugar, butter, oil, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, until mixed. Mix the dry ingredients slowly into the sugar mixture on medium speed until incorporated. Gently add chocolate chips, zucchini, and walnuts with a spoon. Pour batter equally into the prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into each loaf comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Don't overcook.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 33.4 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 193.5 mg, Sugar 22.6 g

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI ROLL



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"I created this moist cake roll to use my garden zucchini," says Victoria Zmarzley-Hahn from Northampton, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded peeled zucchini
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper. Grease the paper; set aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs for 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar; beat for 2 minutes or until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored. Stir in zucchini and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to egg mixture until well blended. (batter will be thick). , Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes. Invert onto a kitchen towel dusted with cocoa. Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll up cake in the towel jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack., For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. , Unroll cake; spread filling evenly over cake to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up again. Place seam side down on a serving platter. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

AMAZING CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD



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This is a family recipe that I make all year long! A family favorite! This recipe is AMAZING! I make several loaves and freeze it. It's just as good after it thaws out as it is the day it's baked. I also shred zucchini from my garden and put it in 2-cup portions in the freezer for fresh bread all year round.

Provided by NessTheMess

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Zucchini Bread Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup margarine
2 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
2 cups shredded zucchini

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat margarine, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the mixture before adding the next. Beat vanilla extract into the margarine mixture with the last egg.
  • Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Pour the flour mixture into the margarine mixture alternately with the milk, mixing until just incorporated. Fold zucchini through the batter, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour batter into 2 loaf pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Cholesterol 35.5 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 457 mg, Sugar 26 g

ZUCCHINI ROLL-UPS



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We love lasagna, but these zucchini roll-ups are a little healthier and a lot quicker! Using zucchini "pasta" also makes the dish gluten- and grain-free. To make zucchini strips, use a box grater or mandoline to get even slices. -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium zucchini
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, combine ricotta, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Slice zucchini lengthwise into twelve 1/8-in.-thick slices. Top each slice with 1 rounded tablespoon cheese mixture. Roll up and secure with toothpicks; place seam side down in an ungreased 8-in. baking dish., Combine tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste and remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; pour over rolls. Cover and bake until bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Remove toothpicks before serving. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 643mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD



Chocolate Zucchini Bread image

I shred and freeze zucchini from my garden each summer so that I can make this bread all winter long. Our family loves this chocolaty treat.-Shari Mckinney, Birney, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves (12 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups shredded peeled zucchini

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and baking powder; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in zucchini. Transfer to 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans., Bake at 350° for 50-55 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

GRANDMA'S CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BROWNIES



Grandma's Chocolate Zucchini Brownies image

Moist and wonderful chocolate brownies, no frosting needed. These are perfect right out of the oven!

Provided by HotinKC

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 55m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups shredded zucchini
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a jelly roll pan.
  • Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Beat the butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat the first egg into the butter until completely blended, then beat in the vanilla extract with the last egg. Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the zucchini; mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, chocolate chips, and walnuts on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 163.7 mg, Sugar 21.3 g

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE III



Chocolate Zucchini Cake III image

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 LOAF



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Adriene Lujbli stirs grated zucchini into this no-fuss loaf. "I fix it whenever my family wants something chocolaty," notes the Gilboa, New York baker. "Try it in your bread machine if it has a quick bread setting," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup grated unpeeled zucchini
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in zucchini and chocolate chips., Spoon into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE-ZUCCHINI SHEET CAKE WITH CREAM-CHEESE FROSTING



Chocolate-Zucchini Sheet Cake with Cream-Cheese Frosting image

Just the thing for that bumper crop of zucchini! It keeps this party-ready sheet cake super moist, while two types of chocolate -- semisweet chunks and cocoa powder -- deliver big flavor. Top with tangy-cream cheese frosting, and if you want make the dessert a real showstopper, sugared zucchini blossoms.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 stick unsalted butter, melted, plus more, softened, for pan
1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 cups grated zucchini (from 2 medium), drained and squeezed of excess moisture
5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped (1 cup)
2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Sugared Zucchini Blossoms, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 10-by-15-inch jelly-roll pan. Line bottom with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides; butter parchment.
  • Whisk together flour, cocoa, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, butter, and vanilla. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture until batter loosens, about 1 minute. Stir in zucchini and chocolate (batter will be quite thick). Spread evenly into prepared pan; smooth top with a spatula. Bake until a tester inserted into cake comes out clean, 28 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely. Remove from pan.
  • Frosting: Beat butter on medium-high speed until smooth, 2 minutes. Add cream cheese; beat to combine. Reduce speed to medium-low and add confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating until thickened. Beat in vanilla. Spread frosting over cake, scatter with zucchini blossoms, and serve. Cake can be refrigerated (without blossoms) up to 8 hours.

Tips:

  • Choose the right zucchini: Use small to medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have a deep green color. Avoid zucchini that are large or have blemishes.
  • Grate the zucchini finely: This will help it distribute evenly throughout the batter and prevent it from becoming too watery.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This usually takes about 25-30 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a good quality chocolate ganache: This will make all the difference in the flavor of the cake.
  • Decorate the cake with your favorite toppings: Such as chocolate shavings, chopped nuts, or fresh berries.

Conclusion:

Chocolate zucchini roll is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up summer zucchini, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give chocolate zucchini roll a try. You won't be disappointed!

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