Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 2 1/4 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 3 cups zucchini, coarsely shredded and unpeeled; 1 cup walnuts, chopped; FROSTING; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 lbs confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup milk

Servings: persons

4 eggs
2 1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
3 cups zucchini, coarsely shredded and unpeeled
1 cup walnuts, chopped
FROSTING
1 cup butter, softened
2 lbs confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk

1
In a large bowl, beat eggs until fluffy.
2
Add sugar gradually, beating until mixture is thick and lemon-colored.
3
Beat in vanilla and butter.
4
Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, soda and salt; add alternately with buttermilk.
5
Beat until smooth.
6
Fold in zucchini and walnuts.
7
Divide batter into four greased and floured 8 or 9-in. round pans.
8
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 to 30 minutes or until top springs back when gently pressed.
9
Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove to wire wracks and cool completely.
10
For frosting, beat all ingredients in a large bowl until creamy.
11
Frost between layers and on sides and top of cake.

3212

kcal

Calories

160

Fat

436

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 eggs, 2 1/4 cups sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 3/4 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Zucchini Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

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