Best 10 Zucchini Walnut Chip Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Zucchini Walnut Chip Chocolate Cake, a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the unexpected yet delightful combination of zucchini, walnuts, and chocolate chips. This moist and tender cake boasts a rich, decadent chocolate flavor delicately balanced by the subtle sweetness of zucchini and the nutty crunch of walnuts. With each bite, you'll embark on a textural journey, savoring the smooth, velvety chocolate ganache frosting that adorns the cake, adding an extra layer of indulgence.

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CHOCOLATE-ZUCCHINI CAKES WITH WALNUTS



Chocolate-Zucchini Cakes with Walnuts image

Zucchini makes these easy-to-prepare treats surprisingly moist and delicate.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
24 walnut halves
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup finely grated zucchini (from 1 medium zucchini)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup (3 ounces) bittersweet chocolate, chopped, or chocolate chips
3 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, stir together butter, sugar, salt, and egg until combined. Add vanilla, zucchini, and sour cream and stir until incorporated. Sift flour and cocoa powder into bowl and stir until combined. Stir in chocolate.
  • Spray 2 mini muffin pans with cooking spray. Fill each cup with 2 tablespoons batter and top with a walnut. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a muffin comes out clean, 15 to 17 minutes. Let muffins cool slightly in pans on wire racks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS AND WALNUTS



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Chocolate Zucchini Cake is the very best use of unwanted zucchini: far better than a slow agonizing death in your refrigerator's crisper drawer.

Provided by Susan Williams

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 cups sifted all purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
1 1/4 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, toasted

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 45 minutes. Cool cake completely in pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 33 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 20 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 346 grams sodium, Sugar 38 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams unsaturated fat

ZUCCHINI WALNUT CHIP CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Grace Engle of Cortland, Ohio relies on shredded zucchini to make this one of moistest cakes you've ever tried. She adds walnuts and chocolate chips to guarantee each piece is met with a glass of milk and a smile.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in oil and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Fold in zucchini and walnuts if desired., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g 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.

ZUCCHINI WALNUT CAKE



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What gardener doesn't have extra zucchini? When it's abundant, I shred and freeze plenty so I have it on hand to bake this moist zucchini cake recipe all year long. The cream cheese frosting is yummy, and the big panful always goes fast at picnics or potlucks. -Marie Hoyer, Hodgenville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups shredded zucchini
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
4 large eggs
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts, optional
FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
Additional chopped toasted walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat the zucchini, sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. Combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually beat into zucchini mixture until blended. Fold in walnuts if desired. , Pour into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar and mix well. Frost cake. Sprinkle with nuts if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Unsalted butter, for the pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or allspice
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 medium zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
1 teaspoon honey

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch-square cake pan. Dust the pan with flour, tapping out the excess.
  • Toss 1/2 cup chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon flour in a small bowl. Whisk the remaining flour, the cocoa powder, salt, baking soda and nutmeg in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Beat the sugar, 1/2 cup olive oil, the eggs and vanilla in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until smooth and pale, about 3 minutes. Add the flour-cocoa mixture; beat on low speed until combined, about 2 minutes (the batter will be thick). Add the zucchini and beat until combined, about 2 more minutes. Fold in the flour-coated chocolate chips with a wooden spoon.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely.
  • Make the glaze: Combine the remaining 1/3 cup chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon olive oil and the honey in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium-high power in 30-second intervals, stirring, until the chocolate is melted. Spread over the cake, then cut into pieces.

SUPER MOIST ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE / BREAD!



Super moist zucchini chocolate chip cake / bread! image

I am in love with this! I can not wait till zucchini season ever year! I have gotten everyone I know addicted to this recipe and only shared it with family until now! You will not be disappointed! We even have a little slice for breakfast. The flavors and moist dense cake-y texture just melt in your mouth!

Provided by Melissa LE

Categories     Breads

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggs
2 c sugar
2 1/2 c grated zucchini
1 c oil
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
3 c flour a/p
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 12 oz bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c chopped walnuts optional

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Mix egg sugar, oil and vanilla
  • 2. in separate bowl stir with fork all dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and baking powder)
  • 3. Add dry to wet ingredients
  • 4. stir in zucchini then stir in chocolate chips (and walnuts if desired)
  • 5. Spray metal 9X13inch pan with butter flavored PAM Bake 45 mins Tooth pick test when done will come out clean unless you hit chocolate :)

CHOCOLATE CHILE ZUCCHINI CAKE



Chocolate Chile Zucchini Cake image

Moist chocolate cake with a zing!

Provided by Laura Hohman

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ¾ cups white sugar
½ cup butter
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 tablespoon chile powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup buttermilk
2 cups grated zucchini
¾ cup chopped walnuts
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.
  • Stir flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl.
  • Mix sugar, butter, vegetable oil, and eggs together in a large bowl. Add chile powder and vanilla extract.
  • Pour flour mixture into sugar mixture; add buttermilk and stir to combine. Mix zucchini into batter.
  • Pour batter into the prepared cake pan; sprinkle chocolate chips and walnuts on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.6 calories, Carbohydrate 62.5 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 387.1 mg, Sugar 38.2 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP ZUCCHINI CAKE



Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake image

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Chocolate     Vegetable     Dessert     Bake     Walnut     Zucchini     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 large eggs at room temperature
2 cups coarsely grated zucchini (8 ounces)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
a 3-quart bundt or fleur-de-lis pan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter bundt pan well and dust with some flour, knocking out excess.
  • Sift together 2 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a bowl. Beat together butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes, then beat in vanilla. Reduce speed to medium and add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down side of bowl occasionally, then beat until very smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes more.
  • Reduce speed to low and add all but 1/2 cup flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
  • Toss zucchini, chocolate chips, and walnuts with remaining 1/2 cup flour mixture and add to batter, then mix batter with a rubber spatula (batter will be thick).
  • Spoon batter into bundt pan, smoothing top. Bake in middle of oven, rotating pan halfway through baking, until side begins to pull away from pan and a tester comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes total.
  • Cool cake in pan on a rack 30 minutes, then run a thin knife around outer and inner edges. Invert rack over pan, then invert cake onto rack. Cool completely.

Tips:

  • Make sure to use fresh zucchini for the best flavor and texture.
  • Grate the zucchini on the large holes of a box grater to ensure even cooking.
  • Squeeze the grated zucchini well to remove excess moisture before adding it to the batter.
  • Toast the walnuts in a preheated oven for a few minutes to enhance their flavor.
  • Use semisweet chocolate chips for a rich, classic chocolate flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting or serving.

Conclusion:

The Zucchini Walnut Chip Chocolate Cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of zucchini, walnuts, and chocolate chips creates a unique and flavorful cake that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are looking for a simple dessert to serve at a potluck or a special treat for a birthday party, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you have some extra zucchini on hand, be sure to try this recipe!

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