Indulge in a culinary journey with our diverse collection of zucchini cake recipes. From the classic Chocolate Spice Zucchini Cake, a harmonious blend of rich chocolate and warm spices, to the refreshing Lemon Zucchini Cake, a burst of citrusy goodness, our recipes cater to every palate. For a delightful twist, try the Zucchini Carrot Cake, a moist and flavorful combination of zucchini and carrots, or the decadent Zucchini Bundt Cake, perfect for special occasions. Health-conscious bakers will appreciate the Zucchini Banana Bread, a nutritious and delicious treat, and the gluten-free Zucchini Coffee Cake, a delightful option for those with dietary restrictions. Each recipe offers a unique taste experience, ensuring you find your perfect zucchini cake companion. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the versatility of this humble vegetable, transformed into delectable cakes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
ZUCCHINI SPICE CAKE
I created this recipe to use up a bumper crop of zucchini and to get my kids to eat more fruits and veggies without them knowing it. It is a dense cake reminiscent of carrot cake. I frequently add in an extra cup of stir-ins. Raisins, flake coconut, and walnuts or pecans are favorites.
Provided by BECCARAE1
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 3h5m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13 inch pan.
- Place grated zucchini in a colander and set aside to drain.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl until well blended. Beat the eggs, applesauce, oil, and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth. Fold in the flour mixture, then stir in the zucchini. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Allow to cool completely before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 163.7 mg, Sugar 27 g
CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE
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
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 SPICE ZUCCHINI CAKE
Make and share this Chocolate Spice Zucchini Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Iron Bloomers
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 ten inch tube cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Grease and flour a 10-inch fluted tube pan.
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Stir together flour, baking powder, cocoa, spices, salt and baking soda; set aside.
- In large bowl beat oil and brown sugar till well combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla, blending well.
- Stir in zucchini.
- Stir nuts and raisins into dry mixture and then stir dry into the wet mixture until well mixed.
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake 350° 45-50 minutes till it tests done.
- Cool 15 minutes, then turn out and finish cooling on wire rack.
- Serve plain or topped with Cool whip/or whipped cream.
CHOCOLATE-ZUCCHINI CAKE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
SUE'S CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE
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
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.
YUMMY ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE CAKE
As a confirmed chocoholic, this is my all-time favorite treat. I found the original recipe more than 20 years ago, but have lightened it up quite a bit. Everyone asks for the recipe, and no one suspects that it's lighter than most chocolate cakes. -Carleta Foltz, Sunrise Beach, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 18 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 13x9-in. baking pan with cooking spray., Beat sugar and oil on medium speed 1 minute. Add eggs, applesauce and vanilla; beat 1 minute. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to sugar mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating just until blended. Stir in zucchini., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 20 minutes. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and pecans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 10-15 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE
This is a very moist and chocolatey cake. It is best warm with whipped cream on top, and it reheats well.
Provided by H Sankey
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan. Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl.
- Mix the milk and vinegar in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes to sour the milk. Beat in the butter, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir the liquid ingredients into the flour mixture until just combined. Fold in the zucchini. Pour batter into the prepared pan, and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 39.1 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 150.1 mg, Sugar 25.3 g
Tips:
- Choose the right zucchini: Select medium-sized zucchinis that are firm and tender. Avoid large zucchinis as they tend to have a higher water content, which can make the cake too moist.
- Grate the zucchini correctly: Use the large holes of a box grater to grate the zucchini. This will help release more moisture and make it easier to mix into the batter.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough and dense. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake in a loaf pan: A loaf pan is the best choice for baking this cake, as it provides even heat distribution and helps the cake rise evenly.
- Let the cake cool completely: Before frosting or serving the cake, let it cool completely in the pan. This will help it set and make it easier to handle.
Conclusion:
This chocolate spice zucchini cake is a moist, flavorful, and delicious treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its unique blend of spices and the subtle sweetness of zucchini, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you have some zucchini on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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