PREPARE YOURSELF BECAUSE THIS

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE

is so good!!!

yOUR NEW FAVORITE ZUCCHINI DESSERT RECIPE!

Delectable moist Chocolate Zucchini Cake with chocolate frosting, made with 3 cups of grated zucchini. This cake boasts a rich chocolate taste, thanks to the cocoa powder and velvety chocolate chips.

what does zucchini in a cake taste like?

This cake tastes like chocolate cake with a very subtle zucchini taste. The purpose of the zucchini is to add moisture to the cake, making it incredibly soft and tender.

how much zucchini do i need?

You need 3 cups of grated zucchini. This equals about 3-4 zucchini.

HOW TO MAKE

1. Mix  the dry ingredients together, and then add in the wet ingredients. 

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2.  Fold in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.

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3. Pour mixture into the prepared baking pan, smoothing out the top with a spatula. 

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4. Bake until the middle comes out clean with a toothpick. The cake usually takes around 55-60 minutes.

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5. Remove from oven and allow to cool. You have 2 options now, serve as is or add frosting. If you’d like to add frosting (yeaaaaaaaah!) then continue these steps.

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6. Make the frosting by mixing together cocoa powder, melted butter, powdered sugar, milk and vanilla.

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7. Spread frosting on cake (make sure cake is cooled down before doing this).

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8. Cut into slices and enjoy!

TIP ON STORING LEFTOVERS:

Take care to protect the frosting during storage. You can place toothpicks on top of the cake and gently lay a piece of plastic wrap over them to create a tent, preventing the frosting from sticking to the wrap.