Ingredients
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- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (28 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (67 g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) sour cream, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups shredded zucchini, lightly blotted with a towel
- ½ cup (90 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125 g) confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream, plus more as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8-inch square baking pan by spraying it with nonstick spray and lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, combine the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the shredded zucchini.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 32 to 38 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
Ensure to grate the zucchini finely for an even texture in the cake.
This cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.