Best 5 Chocolate Zucchini Cake With Coconut Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable fusion of chocolate and zucchini, perfectly balanced in a moist and tender cake. This unique creation combines the rich, decadent flavor of chocolate with the subtle sweetness of zucchini, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The coconut frosting adds a tropical twist, its creamy texture and subtle sweetness complementing the chocolate-zucchini base. This culinary masterpiece is a delightful treat for any occasion, whether you're hosting a special gathering or simply craving a sweet indulgence. With its moist crumb, rich chocolate flavor, and refreshing coconut frosting, this cake is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE



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This Chocolate Zucchini Cake is a deep, dark chocolate cake that is topped with light and fluffy chocolate whipped cream! With 3 cups of zucchini, it is incredibly moist and you won't even notice all the vegetables!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour ((fluffed and leveled))
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups shredded zucchini ((about 2 small or 1 large))
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2-3/4 cup powdered sugar ((more or less depending on your tastes))
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 9x13" pan (line with parchment paper if desired).
  • In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and baking powder and stir until combined.
  • Stir in zucchini, just until combined.
  • Spread into prepared pan and bake for 30-34 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • In a medium bowl, combine cream, sugar, cocoa, and vanilla.
  • Beat with an electric mixer on low until incorporated, then beat on high until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread over cooled cake and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 424 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 40 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH COCONUT CREAM FROSTING.



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A decadent and beautiful vegan and gluten free dessert - this chocolate zucchini cake is topped with coconut cream frosting.

Provided by Kelly Roenicke

Categories     Dessert

Time 38m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups gluten free flour blend (I used Namaste Perfect Flour Blend)
1 3/4 cups organic cane sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup vegan buttery spread (melted)
1 cup zucchini (shredded)
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup cold water
30 ounces full fat coconut milk (chilled for at least 8 hours - I used So Delicious Culinary coconut milk)
1/3 cup powdered sugar
3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup strawberries (sliced)
1/3 cup blueberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease two round 9-inch cake pans. Cut circles out of parchment paper and press into the bottom of the pans.
  • Whisk together the gluten free flour blend, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda, and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the melted vegan buttery spread, shredded zucchini, apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract, and water. Mix on low speed until combined.
  • Add 1/2 of the dry ingredients and mix on medium speed. Add the other half of the dry ingredients, and continue to mix on medium speed until well combined.
  • Divide the batter between the two round cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 26-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cakes comes out clean.
  • Allow the cakes to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then invert the pans over a cookie sheet and tap the bottom until the cakes release. Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
  • Remove the chilled coconut milk from the refrigerator. Depending on what kind of container it's in, either let the liquid drain out, or use a spoon to scoop out the chilled coconut cream and put it in a mixing bowl.
  • Add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder to the coconut cream and beat on medium speed, then increase to high speed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Once the coconut cream is light and fluffy, turn off the mixer. Place the bottom layer of the cake on a cake stand. Frost the bottom layer with half of the frosting.
  • Stack the other layer on top, and spread on the rest of the coconut cream frosting. Top the cake with the strawberries and blueberries.
  • Leftover cake should be refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560 kcal, Carbohydrate 75 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 564 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 41 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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



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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.

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

Tips:

  • Use a fine grater to shred the zucchini. This will help the zucchini blend into the batter more easily and create a more even texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at a moderate temperature. This will help the cake rise evenly and prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • This cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Conclusion:

This chocolate zucchini cake with coconut frosting is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. For example, you can add nuts, dried fruit, or even chocolate chips to the batter. You can also use a different type of frosting, such as cream cheese frosting or chocolate ganache. No matter how you choose to make it, this cake is sure to be a hit.

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