Chocolate Zucchini Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Receita

Indulge in this unbelievably moist and fudgy chocolate zucchini cake! This recipe cleverly hides the zucchini, resulting in a rich, decadent dessert perfect for using up summer squash. The creamy cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement, but feel free to get creative with chocolate ganache, a delicate white icing, or a simple sprinkle of chocolate chips for extra chocolatey goodness. This recipe is easy to follow and delivers amazing results every time!

Preparo 25 min
Cozimento 50 min
Calorias 447.7 kcal
Proteína 10g
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Ingredientes para Chocolate Zucchini Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
  • ½ cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter
  • 4 large eggs
  • Plain Yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Flour
  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • Baking Soda
  • Baking Powder
  • Salt
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar

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Como fazer Chocolate Zucchini Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 cup plain yogurt and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa recommended), 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in 2 cups grated zucchini and 1 cup chocolate chips.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  9. For the frosting: Beat together 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), ½ cup (1 stick) softened unsalted butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 3-4 cups powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar gradually, tasting as you go to adjust sweetness.
  10. Frost the cooled cake and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

195g

Fat

40g

Carbs

22g

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Quanto tempo leva para fazer Chocolate Zucchini Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting?

Chocolate Zucchini Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting leva cerca de 75 minutos do início ao fim — aproximadamente 25 minutos de preparo e 50 minutos de cozimento.

Quantas calorias tem Chocolate Zucchini Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting?

Chocolate Zucchini Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting tem aproximadamente 447.7 calorias por porção, com cerca de 10 g de proteína, 22 g de carboidratos e 29 g de gordura.

De quais ingredientes preciso para Chocolate Zucchini Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting?

Os principais ingredientes de Chocolate Zucchini Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting são Sugar, Brown Sugar, Oil, Butter, Eggs, Plain Yogurt. Veja a lista completa com as medidas acima.

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