CHOCOLATE-ZUCCHINI CAKE

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Unsalted butter, for the pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or allspice
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 medium zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
1 teaspoon honey

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch-square cake pan. Dust the pan with flour, tapping out the excess.
  • Toss 1/2 cup chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon flour in a small bowl. Whisk the remaining flour, the cocoa powder, salt, baking soda and nutmeg in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Beat the sugar, 1/2 cup olive oil, the eggs and vanilla in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until smooth and pale, about 3 minutes. Add the flour-cocoa mixture; beat on low speed until combined, about 2 minutes (the batter will be thick). Add the zucchini and beat until combined, about 2 more minutes. Fold in the flour-coated chocolate chips with a wooden spoon.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely.
  • Make the glaze: Combine the remaining 1/3 cup chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon olive oil and the honey in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium-high power in 30-second intervals, stirring, until the chocolate is melted. Spread over the cake, then cut into pieces.

Ahsan Rasheed
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Overall, I thought this cake was just okay. It was a bit dry and the chocolate and zucchini flavors were not very strong.


Gaming Youssef
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, and the chocolate and zucchini flavors were not very pronounced.


William Wilson
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. The cake is moist and delicious, and the chocolate and zucchini flavors are amazing together.


Nii Samsher
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This cake is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy chocolate. The zucchini adds moisture and nutrients, and the chocolate flavor is rich and decadent.


Asraf Hussein Rahid
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I was pleasantly surprised by how good this cake was! It's moist and chocolatey, with just the right amount of zucchini. I'll definitely be making this again.


Altaf Mirani
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! The chocolate and zucchini flavors are perfectly balanced, and the cake is not too sweet.


Jamari
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This chocolate zucchini cake is a great way to use up extra zucchini from the garden. It's moist and delicious, and no one will ever guess that it has zucchini in it!


Tim Dog
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Not a fan of this recipe. The cake was too dense and the chocolate and zucchini flavors were not to my liking.


Sayed fakhar Fakhar
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I've tried this recipe several times, and it always turns out great! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the chocolate and zucchini flavors are perfectly balanced.


Archil Ghibradze
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and crumbly, and the chocolate and zucchini flavors were not well-balanced.


Priyashni Lata
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. The cake is moist and delicious, and the chocolate and zucchini flavors are amazing together.


Sayad Abudarda
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This recipe is a keeper! The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the chocolate and zucchini complemented each other perfectly.


Wilfred Ballah
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This cake is amazing! I've made it several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect combination of chocolatey and moist.


Sari Almai
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cake was incredibly moist and flavorful. I loved the chocolate and zucchini combination.


Mariam norman
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This chocolate zucchini cake was a hit! It was moist and delicious, and no one could guess that it had zucchini in it. I'll definitely be making this again.