Description
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (240 g) all purpose flour
- 2 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (63 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (240 mL) vegetable oil
- 3 cups (426 g) shredded zucchini (about 4 small zucchini)
- ¾ cup (128 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (197 g) granulated sugar for the icing
- 1/4 cup (21 g) unsweetened cocoa powder for the icing
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) milk for the icing
- 5 tablespoons (71 g) unsalted butter for the icing
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt for the icing
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for the icing
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Start by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9”x13” baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the vanilla, eggs, and oil until fully combined.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until they are incorporated. Avoid overmixing; the mixture will be very thick. Gently fold in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for approximately 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- For the icing: In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, milk, butter, and salt. Stir over low heat until the sugar has dissolved.
- Boil mixture: Increase the heat to medium or medium-high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil, whisking constantly for 2 minutes to prevent burning.
- Add vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Continue whisking until the icing thickens. Use immediately for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 servings
- Calories: 331 kcal per serving