Best 6 Carrot And Zucchini Chocolate Cake Recipes
Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Carrot and Zucchini Chocolate Cake, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends the wholesome goodness of vegetables with the decadent richness of chocolate. This innovative recipe transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary dessert, offering a moist, tender crumb and a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Accompanying this delectable cake are three irresistible variations: a luscious Chocolate Zucchini Bread that combines the moistness of zucchini with the indulgent taste of chocolate; a delightful Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting that offers a classic twist on a beloved favorite; and a moist and flavorful Zucchini Bread with Lemon Glaze that brings a burst of citrusy freshness to this classic treat. These recipes promise an unforgettable baking experience, whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
EXTRA (AP)PETITE: LOLA'S ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE CAKE
Provided by EP Team
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grate zucchini and set aside. If if looks watery, blot off excess water with a paper towel otherwise I don't typically blot it. If you're doing the optional adding lemon juice or white vinegar into the milk step, do that now as well and set aside.
- In a bowl, sift together everything listed under "Dry ingredients bowl." Sifting is key for helping these ingredients combine evenly and to get rid of clumps. I only have a little sift, so just added each ingredient one at a time through the sift, stirred with a spoon, and re-sifted everything together.
- In a separate, large bowl, mix everything listed under "Wet ingredients bowl" using a hand beater until combined.
- Stir the sifted dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl. Use a large spoon or spatula to stir until combined.
- Stir in grated zucchini and optional chocolate chips.
- Scoop batter into cupcake liners or a well greased pan (this recipe fits into an 8 x 8 pan). I filled these to the brim of my cupcake tins for fuller, rounded cupcakes after baking.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes for cupcakes until a toothpick comes out of the center clean. For a larger sheet cake, bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the toothpick test is clean.
- Cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and vanilla using a mixer.
- Sift in the powdered sugar and continue mixing until smooth.
- Stir in optional lemon juice and/or zest half a teaspoon at a time to taste, until you're happy with the flavor. If needed, add a few tablespoons more confectioners sugar for thicker frosting.
- Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes (frosting will thicken up a tad more) and then spread on top of FULLY COOLED cake. You can also make a DIY frosting piping bag (pictured below) by cutting off one corner of a ziploc bag.
CARROT-ZUCCHINI CAKE
Using both carrots and zucchini gives this cake a unique flavor. Very moist and very tasty! Decorate with maraschino cherries.
Provided by Lori O'Neill Harpel
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- Mix sugar, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.
- Combine oil, eggs, carrots, and zucchini in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer on low speed until well blended. Beat in honey. Stir in sugar mixture gradually; beat on medium speed until batter is smooth, about 3 minutes.
- Divide batter evenly among prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack; allow to cool completely, about 25 minutes.
- Combine confectioners' sugar, pineapple, cream cheese, walnuts, butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat until frosting is smooth. Spread over cooled cakes and stack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 740.4 calories, Carbohydrate 86.7 g, Cholesterol 92.7 mg, Fat 42.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 413.8 mg, Sugar 68.8 g
CARROT AND ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE CAKE
Make and share this Carrot and Zucchini Chocolate Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Dessert
Time 1h12m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In lg.
- bowl mix all dry ingredients.
- Stir in carrots and zucchini.
- In small bowl beat eggs, add oil, add to dry mixture and stir to moisten well.
- Bake in greased 9x13 pan for 55-60 minutes at 325F degrees.
ZUCCHINI CARROT CAKE
I found this recipe in a cookbook and made some changes to it. My husband likes to have it for his birthday cake. We live with my husband's family on a 27,000-acre ranch in the mountains and raise cattle, grain and hay.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 12-14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a large bowl beat eggs and sugar until frothy. Gradually beat in oil. Combine dry ingredients; add to batter. Beat 4 minutes. Stir in carrots, zucchini and nuts. Pour into three greased 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for about 35 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans. Cool thoroughly on a wire rack. , For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla. Continue beating until sugar is dissolved. Spread between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake. Garnish with whole or chopped nuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE III
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
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 CARROT CAKE
An extremely moist cake that I guarantee will become your absolute favorite zucchini cake! I got this recipe many years ago from a local hometown newspaper that used to run a special section once a year with recipes submitted by local residents.
Provided by food snob mom
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 12-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Beat eggs, sugar and oil.
- Add sifted dry ingredients, zucchini, carrots, nuts and vanilla.
- Pour into a greased Bundt pan. Bake at 350 deg. for 45 min to 1 hour. The top will be golden and may crack a little -- that's okay!
- Let cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Tips for Baking Carrot and Zucchini Chocolate Cake:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste and texture of your cake.
- Grate the carrots and zucchini finely. This will help them blend into the batter more easily and make the cake more moist.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake at the right temperature and for the right amount of time. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting. This will help the frosting set properly.
Conclusion:
Carrot and zucchini chocolate cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is also a great way to use up leftover carrots and zucchini. The cake is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you are looking for a tasty and healthy treat, give carrot and zucchini chocolate cake a try.
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