Indulge in the delectable fusion of chocolate and zucchini with our tantalizing Chocolate Zucchini Cake adorned with a luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. This extraordinary cake offers a moist and tender crumb, boasting the perfect balance of rich chocolate flavor and subtle hints of zucchini, making it an irresistible treat for chocolate lovers and health-conscious bakers alike.
Accompanying this delightful cake are two additional delectable recipes that will tantalize your taste buds. For those seeking a zesty twist, the Lemon Zucchini Bread offers a burst of citrusy freshness, while the Zucchini Banana Bread combines the classic flavors of banana and zucchini for a moist and flavorful loaf.
CHOCOLATE-ZUCCHINI SHEET CAKE WITH CREAM-CHEESE FROSTING
Just the thing for that bumper crop of zucchini! It keeps this party-ready sheet cake super moist, while two types of chocolate -- semisweet chunks and cocoa powder -- deliver big flavor. Top with tangy-cream cheese frosting, and if you want make the dessert a real showstopper, sugared zucchini blossoms.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h
Yield Serves 10 to 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 10-by-15-inch jelly-roll pan. Line bottom with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides; butter parchment.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, butter, and vanilla. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture until batter loosens, about 1 minute. Stir in zucchini and chocolate (batter will be quite thick). Spread evenly into prepared pan; smooth top with a spatula. Bake until a tester inserted into cake comes out clean, 28 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely. Remove from pan.
- Frosting: Beat butter on medium-high speed until smooth, 2 minutes. Add cream cheese; beat to combine. Reduce speed to medium-low and add confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating until thickened. Beat in vanilla. Spread frosting over cake, scatter with zucchini blossoms, and serve. Cake can be refrigerated (without blossoms) up to 8 hours.
ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Cindy West of Marshalltown, Iowa fixes this moist snack cake topped with sweet cream cheese frosting. "Squares of this cake freeze extremely well," she notes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield about 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and oil. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in zucchini. Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cake and cut into squares. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
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
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.
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
Tips:
- To ensure your cake turns out moist and delicious, use fresh zucchini. Grating the zucchini helps it blend seamlessly into the cake batter.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the cake.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder. You can also add a tablespoon of instant coffee granules to the batter to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- For a creamier frosting, use full-fat cream cheese. You can also add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.
Conclusion:
This chocolate zucchini cake with cream cheese frosting is a delicious and decadent treat that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a rich chocolate taste that is perfectly complemented by the creamy frosting. It's a surefire hit with everyone who tries it.
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