Best 7 Best Chocolate Zucchini Cake Ever Recipes

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**Unleash Your Sweet Tooth with the Best Chocolate Zucchini Cake Ever**

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey like no other as we present you with the ultimate chocolate zucchini cake experience. This delectable treat is not just an ordinary cake; it's a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Get ready to indulge in a moist and fluffy chocolate cake infused with the subtle sweetness of grated zucchini, creating a harmonious balance that will surprise and delight your palate. But that's not all; this article also unveils a treasure trove of additional chocolate zucchini cake recipes, each offering its own unique twist on this classic dessert. From a gluten-free version that caters to dietary restrictions to a decadent double chocolate version that amps up the chocolate intensity, these recipes ensure that every chocolate lover finds their perfect match. So, whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventures, let's dive into the world of chocolate zucchini cakes and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE



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This Chocolate Zucchini Cake is bound to be a new favorite for chocolate lovers! Fabulously moist, decadently rich, and impossible to resist!

Provided by Trish - Mom On Timeout

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 to 3 medium zucchinis (you want 2 to 3 cups shredded zucchini total)
7 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons butter (softened)
3 eggs (room temperature)
2 cups granulated sugar
1 ½ cups applesauce (unsweetened)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 10 cup bundt pan generously and set aside.
  • Grate the zucchinis and place on several layers of paper towels to absorb excess moisture. Use a towel and gently press the zucchini to release the moisture. You don't want it completely dry, just slightly less wet. I ended up with a couple of cups of grated zucchini but it honestly doesn't affect the recipe if you have more or less. I would say between 2 and 3 cups is perfect.
  • Whisk granulated sugar, eggs, applesauce, butter, and vanilla extract together in a large mixing bowl.
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cocoa powder together. Reserve a couple tablespoons of the mixture, set aside.
  • Stir the flour mixture into the wet mixture just until combined.
  • Combine the chocolate chips with the reserved flour mixture. Add chocolate chips and grated zucchini to the batter and stir just until all ingredients are combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake the cake for 55 to 65 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let the cake cool for ten minutes before inverting onto a plate. Let cake cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 274 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 37 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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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This is the BEST Chocolate Zucchini Cake! Perfectly moist, rich and fudgy and loaded with zucchini (but you'd never know)! Topped with chocolate whipped cream.

Provided by Ashley Fehr

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups granulated sugar ((400 grams))
1 cup low fat buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 ¼ cups all purpose flour (fluffed and levelled (293 grams))
¾ cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded zucchini ((about 2 small or 1 large))
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
½-¾ cup powdered sugar (more or less depending on your tastes)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9x13" pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, buttermilk, eggs and vanilla until smooth.
  • To the bowl, add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt and whisk just until completely combined.
  • Add the shredded zucchini (no need to squeeze it out!) and stir until combined.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs (as long as there's no batter it's good to go!). Let cool to room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Sodium 375 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 40 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEST EVER CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE



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I've been making this recipe for ions now. It was a collaboration between myself and a friend about 25 years ago. I haven't found one I like better. I hope you will agree. These loaves also freeze very well. Note: You could try using applesauce for some or all of the oil in order to reduce the fat content. However....I haven't tried it myself.

Provided by Diana 2

Categories     For Large Groups

Time 1h35m

Yield 2 8 x 4 loaves, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 eggs, beaten
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup oil
3 teaspoons maple extract
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups zucchini, grated with seeds removed
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 cup nuts, chopped
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325*.
  • In a large bowl mix together eggs, both sugars, oil and both extracts.
  • Stir in grated zucchini. Set aside.
  • In another bowl mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder.
  • Add to the zucchini mixture, mixing well.
  • Fold in nuts and raisins.
  • Pour into greased loaf pans.
  • Bake for approximately 75 minutes or until tested done with a toothpick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.5, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 27.9, Sodium 250.6, Carbohydrate 44.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 26.1, Protein 4.9

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD



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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.

BEST CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE EVER



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THIS CAKE SPEAKS FOR ITSELF,AND IT SAYS "YUM" YUM"

Provided by TAMMY WADE

Categories     Chocolate

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 c all purpose flour
2 c sugar
3/4 c cocoa, unsweetened
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 c canola oil
3 c grated zucchini
1 c chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. GREASE AND FLOUR 9X13 INCH PAN. SET OVEN TO 350* IN MIXING BOWL ADD FLOUR, SUGAR,COCOA BAK.SODA, BAK.POWDER,SALT AND CINNAMON, MIX WELL
  • 2. ADD EGGS, OIL,VANILLA, STIR ALL TOGETHER WELL. FOLD IN ZUCCHINI AND WALNUTS LAST.
  • 3. BAKE FOR 50-60 MIN. ENJOY!!
  • 4. YOU CAN FROST WITH YOUR FAVORITE CHOCOLATE OR CREAM CHEESE FROSTING, I LIKE IT WITH JUST A SPRINKLING OF POWDERED SUGAR.

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh zucchini: Fresh zucchini is more flavorful and has a higher moisture content, which will help keep your cake moist and tender.
  • Grate the zucchini finely: This will help the zucchini blend into the cake batter more easily and evenly.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature: The cake should be baked at 350°F (175°C) for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting and running off the cake.

Conclusion:

This chocolate zucchini cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a moist and tender crumb, rich chocolate flavor, and a hint of zucchini, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this chocolate zucchini cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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