Best 8 Chocolate Zucchini Cake With Caramel Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Chocolate Zucchini Cake adorned with an irresistible Caramel Frosting. This moist and tender cake boasts a unique twist, where the humble zucchini lends its subtle sweetness and moist texture, while rich cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips create a decadent symphony of flavors. The crowning glory is our velvety Caramel Frosting, a luscious blend of butter, brown sugar, cream, and a touch of vanilla, that adds an extra layer of richness and indulgence. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this extraordinary culinary creation, perfect for any occasion.

In addition, discover a treasure trove of other delectable recipes within this article. Embark on a culinary adventure with our classic Zucchini Bread, a timeless favorite that showcases the wholesome goodness of zucchini. Delight in the simplicity of our scrumptious Zucchini Muffins, perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast or snack. Treat your loved ones to our mouthwatering Zucchini Fritters, a crispy and savory delight that will leave them craving more. And for those with a sweet tooth, our delectable Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies are a surefire hit, combining the flavors of zucchini, chocolate chips, and a hint of cinnamon. Each recipe in this article offers a unique way to savor the goodness of zucchini, promising an unforgettable culinary experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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 WITH CARAMEL FROSTING



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The zucchini makes this cake SOO moist! And the caramel frosting is a great touch. Make sure and eat it with a glass of cold milk.

Provided by Natalie Tamminga

Categories     Chocolate

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 c all-purpose flour
2 c white sugar
3/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
4 eggs
1 1/2 c vegetable oil
3 c grated zucchini
3/4 c chopped pecans
CARAMEL FROSTING:
1 c packed brown sugar
1/2 c butter
1/4 c milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 c confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
  • 3. Add the eggs and oil, mix well. Fold in the nuts and zucchini until they are evenly distributed.
  • 4. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 50-60 minutes, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool cake completely before frosting.
  • 5. For the frosting: combine the brown sugar, butter and milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool until lukewarm. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cake.

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH COCONUT FROSTING



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Grated zucchini makes this cake really moist, and the topping adds a nice crunch. When zucchini is in season, I shred, measure and freeze it in 2-cup amounts for this favorite recipe. -Lois M Holben, Creal Springs, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup canola oil
1-3/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups shredded zucchini
FROSTING:
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the butter, oil and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and cloves; gradually add to batter alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in zucchini. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients. Spread over warm cake. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE IV



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A delightful moist chocolate cake made with zucchini. top with Cream Cheese Frosting.

Provided by JEANROSE

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup butter
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups shredded zucchini
¼ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cocoa powder. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, oil and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. In a small bowl, combine shredded zucchini with milk. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the zucchini mixture. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Cholesterol 50.4 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 377.6 mg, Sugar 25.6 g

CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 24

FOR THE CAKE:
(makes 28 cupcakes, and reduce baking time to approximately 20 minutes)
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoons salt
2 large eggs
1 cup black coffee, cooled (I used a dark roast coffee. You can't taste the coffee, but the chocolate is deeper in flavor and richness with this ingredient)
1 cup buttermilk (or 1 tablespoon lemon juice with milk to equal 1 cup; or 1 tablespoon vinegar with milk to equal 1 cup)
1/2 cup canola (or vegetable) oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CARAMEL SYRUP:
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup water
CARAMEL FROSTING:
12 tablespoons (that's 1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
6 cups powdered sugar*
4 to 6 tablespoons heavy cream (I used 4 tablespoons)**
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 to 4 tablespoons caramel syrup (I used 2 tablespoons; recipe below)
Pinch kosher salt (important... salted caramels are the food rage, these days)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin tins with cupcake liners (or use a 9X13 prepared baking pan or cake pans. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, & salt in a large bowl or in bowl of stand mixer. Add eggs, coffee, buttermilk, oil, & vanilla. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. (Batter will be thin.) Scoop about 1/4 cup batter into each cupcake liner, or into a baking sheet, or cake pans. Bake for 20 about minutes (for cupcakes) or 28 minutes (approximately) for a baking pan at 350°F or until toothpick comes out clean. NOTE: I always check my cakes at 5 minutes less than the recommended baking time, just to be sure I don't overbake the cake. A toothpick inserted, should come out clean. Cool completely and frost. TO MAKE THE CARAMEL FROSTING: In a small saucepan, cook butter until browned. Pour through a fine mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl; set aside to cool. Pour cool browned butter into the bowl of a stand mixer. Add powdered sugar. Add cream, vanilla, caramel syrup, and salt and beat until powdered sugar is completely incorporated. *The original recipe listed 1 pound of powdered sugar. I like my icing a little thicker, but adjust to your preferences **I would say that the heavy cream is optional...maybe add more caramel syrup, to suit your taste Be sure to have all of your ingredients pre-measured and close at hand. In a large, deep skillet, over high heat, mix together sugar and 1/4 cup water. Cook until mixture turns a dark amber color. Reduce heat to medium. To avoid dangerously hot splatter, protect arms with long sleeves & hand with oven mitt, & cautiously, and very slowly, add 1/2 cup water. Stir until mixture has reduced slightly. Remove from heat and cool completely.

CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CARAMEL-MILK CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Cake
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 cups sifted cake flour (sifted, then measured)
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-process)
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
1/2 cup lukewarm water
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Frosting
24 ounces imported milk chocolate (such as Lindt), finely chopped
3 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
2 1/4 cups whipping cream

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray three 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides with nonstick spray. Line bottom of pans with parchment paper. Whisk flour and next 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat brown sugar and butter in large bowl until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Beat in dry ingredients in 3 additions alternately with buttermilk in 2 additions. Beat in 1/2 cup lukewarm water. Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Divide batter among prepared pans (about 2 1/3 cups for each). Smooth tops. Bake cakes until tester inserted into center of cakes comes out clean, about 22 minutes. Cool completely in pans on racks. Invert cakes onto 9-inch-diameter cardboard rounds or tart pan bottoms (cakes are delicate). Peel off parchment.
  • For frosting:
  • Combine milk chocolate and bittersweet chocolate in large bowl. Stir sugar and 1/2 cup water in medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Boil without stirring until syrup is deep amber color, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan, about 10 minutes. Carefully and slowly add whipping cream (mixture will bubble vigorously). Stir over low heat until any hard caramel bits dissolve and mixture is smooth. Pour caramel over chocolate; let stand 1 minute to allow chocolate to soften, then whisk until chocolate is melted and smooth. Chill chocolate-caramel frosting until completely cool, about 2 hours. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature before continuing.
  • Using electric mixer, beat frosting just until color resembles milk chocolate and frosting is easily spreadable, about 1 minute (do not overbeat or frosting will become stiff and grainy). If necessary to correct graininess, set bowl with frosting over saucepan of simmering water for 10-second intervals, whisking just until frosting is smooth and spreadable.
  • Place 1 cake layer on platter, flat side up. Spread 1 cup frosting evenly over top. Top with second cake layer, flat side up, pressing slightly to adhere. Spread 1 cup frosting over top. Top with third cake layer, rounded side up, pressing slightly. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake, swirling decoratively. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover with cake dome and store at room temperature.)

BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CARAMEL ICING



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from mrs aage peterson very old recipe from darlene kossman she says its very good i made the cake ,it was the icing looks complicated and i wrote recipe the way it was written im still working on it

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • mix 1/2 cup sugar cocoa and shortening and water.
  • put in microwave melt shorteniing.
  • cool and add the rest of the sugar.
  • sift dry ingredients.
  • add alternately with buttermilk that has vanilla and eggs beaten inches.
  • bake in moderate oven 350 for 40 minutes or until done.
  • for icing.
  • cook the sugars flour salt and boiling water 5 minutes pour cream in and cook until soft ball stage.
  • remove and add butter and vanilla let cool and beat until ready to pour on cakle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.7, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 57.3, Sodium 433.8, Carbohydrate 110, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 82.5, Protein 6.5

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This cake is moist and fudgy, a great way to use up some of your summer zucchini. Would also be good with chocolate ganache, a thin white icing or glaze or even just sprinkled with chocolate chips while hot. *i used hershey's special dark cocoa- it's a mix of dutch and regular unsweetened so i think either would work here

Provided by newmama

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup oil (i used coconut)
1/4 cup butter
2 eggs
3/4 cup plain yogurt (or sour cream)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups zucchini, shredded (generous cups!)
1/2 cup chocolate chips
8 ounces cream cheese, soft
2 tablespoons butter, soft
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar (or to taste)

Steps:

  • cream sugar, oil and butter.
  • add eggs, yogurt and vanilla.
  • sift dry ingredients and add to wet- batter will be really thick, moisture from the zucchini will come out while cooking.
  • fold in zucchini and chocolate chips.
  • spread in greased 13x9 in pan and bake at 325 for 30-35 minutes.
  • cool completely and frost
  • beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy, beat in vanilla and powdered sugar until smooth- i start adding it by 1/2 cup increments and taste along the way.
  • refrigerate until serving.

Tips:

  • For a moist and flavorful cake, use a combination of all-purpose flour and almond flour.
  • Grate the zucchini finely to ensure it evenly distributes throughout the cake batter.
  • Use high-quality cocoa powder for a rich and decadent chocolate flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it.
  • For a smooth and creamy frosting, use a combination of butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the frosting to enhance the flavor.
  • Decorate the cake with chocolate shavings, chopped nuts, or fresh berries.

Conclusion:

The chocolate zucchini cake with caramel frosting is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of chocolate and zucchini creates a moist and flavorful cake, while the caramel frosting adds a touch of sweetness and richness. With its easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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