Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Name: Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature ((2 sticks)); 1 cup brown sugar ((packed)); 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon espresso powder ((optional, brings out chocolate flavor)); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream; 3 cups shredded zucchini ((approx a 10" zucchini, see notes)); 1/2 cup chocolate chips; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup chopped chocolate ((or chocolate chips))

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:55min

Grated zucchini makes for a surprisingly rich and dense chocolate cake, and with chocolate ganache over top, this chocolate zucchini cake is fudgy and intensely chocolatey in just the right way.

Updated at: Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:42:37 GMT