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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.
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Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Chocolate Zucchini Cake is moist, decadent and has all the traditional ingredients of classic chocolate cake, with the addition of zucchini and applesauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate zucchini cake
Servings: 20
Author: Mindy Boyd

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

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.