Chocolate Zucchini Cake

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This chocolate zucchini cake is moist and fudgy with crunchy walnuts in every bite! Delicious topped with chocolate frosting or cream cheese icing.

Submitted by Sandy
Updated on May 20, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
1 (9x13-inch) cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups white sugar

  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil

  • 4 large eggs

  • 3 cups grated zucchini

  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make chocolate zucchini cake

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  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.

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  3. Mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a medium bowl.

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  4. Add oil and eggs; mix well until just combined.

    A large bowl of chocolate cake batter next to a bowl of shredded zucchini

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  5. Fold in zucchini and walnuts until they are evenly distributed.

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  6. Pour cake batter into the prepared pan.

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  7. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 to 60 minutes.

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  8. Cool cake completely before frosting with your favorite frosting.

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Recipe Tip

If you prefer a lighter, drier cake, squeeze the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel to remove moisture.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

274 Calories
17g Fat
28g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 274
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 182mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 3g 7%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 27mg 2%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 109mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.