Chocolate Zucchini Cake
This Chocolate Zucchini Cake is rich, moist and topped with an old-fashioned chocolate marshmallow frosting. It's an easy homemade cake that's perfect for using fresh summer zucchini.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
CAKE:
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1½ cups granulated white sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
- ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
BAKE THE CAKE:
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray a 9x13-inch pan with nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a larger bowl, whisk together the zucchini, sugar, oil and vanilla until well combined. Whisk in the dry ingredients. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool for at least 20 to 30 minutes.
ADD THE FROSTING:
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, then stir in the sugar and milk. Bring this mixture to a boil- let boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add the chips and marshmallows and stir until melted and combined. Stir in the vanilla. Pour the frosting over the cake and spread to cover evenly.
Notes
- No need to peel the zucchini before shredding.
- Do not squeeze the moisture from the zucchini; it helps keep the cake moist.
- Measure the zucchini after shredding.
- Frost the cake while it's still slightly warm for the smoothest finish.
- Add chocolate chips or chopped walnuts to the batter if desired.
- This cake tastes even better the day after it's baked.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 340mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg