chocolate zucchini cake (updated)

Name: CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE (updated)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon(s) teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 3/4 cup(s) dutch-process baking cocoa; 2 teaspoon(s) espresso powder; 1/2 cup(s) butter, room temperature ( 8 tablespoons); 1 3/4 cup(s) white granulated sugar; 1/2 cup(s) vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup(s) sour cream; 3 cup(s) shredded zucchini (approx. one 10" zucchini); 1 cup(s) "special dark" chocolate chips, divided (or semi-sweet chocolate); 1 can(s) chocolate fudge frosting

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Teresa G.

Here, KY

Updated on Jul 6, 2015

This recipe is based on a recipe from King Arthur (the flour company, not His Highness, LOL!) I've modified the recipe to our liking and it is fantastic! It is super chocolatey, super moist, and you'd never guess that there is zucchini in it. What a great way to eat our veggies!

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prep time 40 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield Makes 9"x13" cake

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup dutch-process baking cocoa
2 teaspoons espresso powder
1/2 cup butter, room temperature ( 8 tablespoons)
1 3/4 cups white granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
3 cups shredded zucchini (approx. one 10" zucchini)
1 cup "special dark" chocolate chips, divided (or semi-sweet chocolate)
1 can chocolate fudge frosting

How To Make chocolate zucchini cake (updated)

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9" x 13" pan.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cocoa and espresso powder; set aside.
Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat butter until creamy; add sugar; beat until creamy.
Step 4

Add oil and vanilla; beat until smooth.
Step 5

Add eggs; beat well.
Step 6

Mix in 1/3 of the flour mixture; mix in 1/2 the sour cream; stir in 1/2 of remaining flour mixture; mix in remainder of sour cream; add remainder of flour mixture ; stir with spatula/scraper or wooden spoon to combine thoroughly.
Step 7

Stir in zucchini and 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
Step 8

Pour into prepared pan, smoothing to level batter.
Step 9

Bake at 350ºF for 40-45 minutes, until center springs back when lightly touched and cake appears set. (Note: Time is approximate due to type of pan and oven variations. Cake will crack; this is normal.)
Step 10

Optional step: Remove cake from oven, sprinkle fairly evenly with 1/2 cup chocolate chips; use an off-set spatula or dinner knife to spread the chocolate chips into a smooth glaze (it will take a few minutes for the chips to start melting.) Set pan on a wire rack and let cool completely (about 2 hrs.)
Step 11

When cooled, use knife or small off-set spatula to spread frosting evenly over cake.
Step 12

Note: You may use your favorite ganache instead of melted chocolate chip glaze and frosting, if preferred.
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