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Chocolate Lover’s Zucchini Cake

Chocolate Lover's Zucchini Cake
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Indulge in the decadent delight of Chocolate Lover’s Zucchini Cake, a unique dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with the moistness of grated zucchini. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to cozy family gatherings. Not only does it satisfy chocolate cravings, but it also sneakily incorporates vegetables into your diet without compromising taste. With its soft crumb and luscious chocolate frosting, this cake is sure to impress even the most discerning sweet tooth.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 ¼ cups grated zucchini
  • ½ cup butter (melted)
  • ⅔ cup cocoa powder
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ⅓ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round baking pans or line them with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together granulated sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this mixture alternately with milk to the wet ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in the grated zucchini.
  4. Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  5. For the frosting, combine melted butter and cocoa powder in a medium bowl until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar alternating with milk until desired consistency is reached. Stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Once cakes are cooled completely, frost between layers and on top.

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