Monday, May 14, 2018

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Bilal May 14, 2018 FOOD , 0 Comments

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

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Amazingly rich and decadent, this Chocolate Zucchini Cake is what all chocolate cakes should strive to be.

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

I have received some backlash for putting zucchini in a cake, but I happen to love zucchini. In bread, in cookies, on my dinner plate, and yes, even in my cakes. If you are not a fan of zucchini, don’t leave just yet. Now, if you don’t like chocolate you can go. See ya (what are you even doing here, to begin with?). If you do love chocolate, you are still in the safe zone. The zucchini blends right into the cake and adds so much moisture, you won’t even know its there.

Simple Syrup for Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Simple Syrup

I do something a little special when I make this chocolate zucchini cake recipe. It is my little secret weapon chocolate simple syrup. I bake, all of the time, so I keep some of this on hand, all of the time. It holds for up to two weeks. If you aren’t like me, you can whip some of this stuff up in under 10 minutes. Its easy and it is WORTH IT! Simple Syrup keeps the cake moist throughout every stage of assembly and decoration and it adds a slight sweetness which is always good!

Easy Chocolate Zucchini Cake

The Cholocate Simple Syrup puts this recipe over the top amazing and adds a shiny crust to the top. Just look at that! You are going to love this cake, trust me!

Chocolate Zucchini cake is good on its own, but if you are looking for a decadent frosting for the top, I recommend Cream Cheese Frosting.

Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

2 cups (400 g) sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups (335 g) vegetable oil
2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
3/4 cups (95 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp (14 g) baking soda
1 tsp (4 g) baking powder
3 cups (450 g) zucchini (grated)
1/2 cup (350 g) chocolate simple syrup

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, eggs, vanilla, vegetable oil. Add in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix well.
Fold in zucchini until it is evenly distributed.
Pour mixture into a prepared 9×13 pan
Bake 30-40 minutes
Remove from oven, pierce with a fork, and drizzle about 1/2 cup of chocolate simple syrup over top.
Allow cake time to set.

Sidenote: You can absolutely serve this cake without simple syrup, it is still amazingly delicious. However, I wouldn’t change the amounts of ingredients. I made this cake with half the oil and it was not as good. I made it with less sugar and it was inferior. I made it with cinnamon and it was kinda weird tasting. I made every which way you could think and THIS recipe for Chocolate Zucchini Cake is perfect as is!