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Chocolate Zucchini Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

A moist and rich chocolate cake with a hidden veggie twist, topped with creamy cheese frosting.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
  • 1.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the shredded zucchini.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
  7. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until creamy.
  8. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake. Slice and serve.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Cake, Chocolate, Zucchini
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