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    Home » Recipes » Desserts & Treats

    Chocolate Zucchini Cake

    Published: Sep 22, 2016 · Updated: Oct 18, 2019 by Mindy Boyd

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    Chocolate Zucchini Cake is moist, decadent and has all the traditional ingredients of classic chocolate cake, with the addition of zucchini and applesauce.

    Chocolate Zucchini Cake

    Mindy Boyd
    Chocolate Zucchini Cake is moist, decadent and has all the traditional ingredients of classic chocolate cake, with the addition of zucchini and applesauce.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20

    Ingredients
      

    For the cake:

    • 2 cup flour
    • 1 1/2 cup sugar
    • 2/3 cup cocoa
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 3 cup zucchini, shredded
    • 3 eggs
    • 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
    • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

    For the frosting:

    • 2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
    • 1 stick butter, softened
    • 1 tsp vanilla
    • 1-2 tablespoons milk
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and lightly flour 10" X 15" X 1" jelly roll pan.
    • In a large bowl mix the ingredients for the cake until combined. Pour into jelly roll pan. Bake for 23-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
    • Beat the butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in enough milk to make the frosting a spreadable consistency. Spread evenly, in a thin layer, over cooled cake.
    Keyword chocolate zucchini cake
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