Chocolate Zucchini Cake

“In the summertime, I always seem to have way too much zucchini on my hands that I never know what to do with. This chocolate zucchini cake with easy stovetop fudge icing is a great way to use it all up."

- Boston Girl Bakes

key ingredient

Zucchini

INGREDIENTS:

For the cake – all purpose flour – granulated white sugar – unsweetened cocoa powder – baking soda – baking powder – table salt – vanilla extract – eggs room temperature – vegetable oil – shredded zucchini – semi-sweet chocolate chips

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INGREDIENTS:

For the icing – granulated sugar – unsweetened cocoa powder – milk – unsalted butter – kosher salt – vanilla extract

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Chocolate Zucchini Cake

servings

16 Servings

COURSE

Dessert

total time

1 Hour  20 Minutes

prep time

30 Minutes

1. Preheat and prepare pan. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease a 9”x13” baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.

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2. Combine dry ingredients. In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

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3. Combine wet ingredients. In a second mixing bowl, whisk together vanilla, eggs, and oil, until combined.

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4. Combine wet and dry. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. Do not overmix. Mixture will be very thick. Stir in the zucchini and chocolate chips.

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5. Bake. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake for about 50 to 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool before frosting.

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1. Combine ingredients. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, milk, butter, and salt. Stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved.

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2. Boil mixture. Bring mixture to a rolling boil (I turn the heat up to a medium/ medium-high heat) whisking constantly for 2 minutes (making sure it doesn't burn).

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3. Add vanilla. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Continue whisking until icing thickens. Use immediately.

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Enjoy!

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