Secret Ingredient Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe

Name: Secret Ingredient Chocolate Sheet Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 2 egg whites; 2 ¼ cups sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; ½ cup canola oil; 3 cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup baking cocoa; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ¾ teaspoon salt; 1 cup 2% buttermilk; 3 cups coarsely shredded and unpeeled zucchini; ½ cup butter; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; ¼ cup baking cocoa; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; ¼ cup skim milk

Servings: persons

2 eggs
2 egg whites
2 ¼ cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup canola oil
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% buttermilk
3 cups coarsely shredded and unpeeled zucchini
½ cup butter
3 cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup baking cocoa
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ cup skim milk

1
In a large bowl, beat eggs until frothy.
2
Add sugar gradually, beating until mixture is thick and well mixed.
3
Beat in vanilla and oil.
4
Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
5
Alternatively add flour mixture and buttermilk to egg/sugar mixture, ending with buttermilk.
6
Beat until smooth.
7
Fold in zucchini.
8
Pour batter into 9 x 13 backing pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
9
Bake at 350 for 40 to 45 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
10
Let cool.
11
To make frosting, beat together remaining five (5) ingredients until frosting is very creamy.

2449

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

350

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 eggs, 2 egg whites, 2 ¼ cups sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Secret Ingredient Chocolate Sheet 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.

Secret Ingredient Chocolate Sheet Cake

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