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.

Genia Haflich
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This cake was a complete disaster. It was so bad that I threw it in the trash.


Fatima Saud
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This cake was the worst cake I have ever had. It was dry, crumbly, and tasteless.


Mueen Bhutta
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This cake was a waste of time and ingredients. It was not worth the effort.


Brenna Mosier
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This cake was not what I expected. It was not moist and the frosting was too sweet.


America Mejia
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The cake was a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would use a different recipe next time.


Aftab Vaii
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would use a different recipe next time.


Stanley Chima (MONEYPACKYU)
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The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious. I think I would add more moisture to the cake next time.


Abtahy Muaj
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Moders Kban
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of chocolate and caramel is irresistible.


Dinesh Maharjan
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend and it worked perfectly.


Nazir Masood
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I was a bit skeptical about the zucchini in the cake, but it was actually really good. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the caramel frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Afraz Rajpoot
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This cake was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Tiu Tut
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I've never been a fan of zucchini cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The chocolate and caramel flavors were perfectly balanced, and the cake was so moist. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mr cool Saram Ali Mr cool Saram Ali
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This chocolate zucchini cake with caramel frosting was a hit with my family! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this again.