Best 5 Chocolate Zucchini Cake I Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds with a delectable Chocolate Zucchini Cake, a delightful treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the subtle sweetness of zucchini. This moist and tender cake is a symphony of flavors, sure to impress dessert enthusiasts and chocolate lovers alike. Accompanying this star recipe are two equally enticing variations: a luscious Chocolate Zucchini Bundt Cake, boasting an elegant ring shape, and a collection of irresistible Chocolate Zucchini Muffins, perfect for on-the-go snacking or delightful party treats. Each recipe offers its own unique charm, catering to different preferences and occasions.

Here are our top 5 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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Zucchini keeps the cake moist while a scattering of chocolate chips and chopped walnuts add texture and dimension.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dessert     Cake     Chocolate     Nut     Vegetable     Bake     Walnut     Zucchini     Fall     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12-16

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 cups sifted all purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups grated unpeeled zucchini (about 2 1/2 medium)
1 6-ounce package (about 1 cup) semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter and flour 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt into medium bowl. Beat sugar, butter and oil in large bowl until well blended. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract. Mix in dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk in 3 additions each. Mix in grated zucchini. Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips and nuts over.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool cake completely in pan.

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.

SNEAKY MOMMY'S CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE



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I've taken my old chocolate zucchini cake recipe, cut out almost all of the bad stuff and loaded it up with so many fruits and vegetables that it's more like a baked salad than a cake. The funny thing is that it turned out so moist and tasty that you'll find yourself fighting with the kids for the last piece. Try it once and you'll be a believer too!

Provided by A & R's Mommy

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 3h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cloves
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup apple juice concentrate, thawed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup milk
2 cups shredded, unpeeled zucchini
½ cup shredded carrot
1 cup chopped raisins
⅓ cup chopped dates

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, and cloves in a bowl; set aside.
  • Beat together the eggs, sugar, applesauce, vegetable oil, apple juice concentrate, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until smooth. Stir in the dry mixture alternately with the milk, then add the zucchini, carrot, raisins, and dates; stir until just moistened. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool in the pan set over a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 76.8 mg, Sugar 18 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality cocoa powder: This will make a big difference in the flavor of the cake. Look for a cocoa powder that is labeled "natural" or "unsweetened."
  • 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: The cake should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If the oven is too hot, the cake will brown too quickly and the inside will be undercooked.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Serve the cake with your favorite frosting: Chocolate frosting, cream cheese frosting, or whipped cream are all great options.

Conclusion:

This chocolate zucchini cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. It's perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to potlucks. With its moist texture and rich chocolate flavor, 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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