Chocolate Zucchini Bundt Cake
Servings: 12
Calories: 897kcal
This rich, fudgy Chocolate Zucchini Bundt Cake is packed with chocolate flavor. It's super moist, thanks to 3 cups of zucchini that you won't even taste. Studded with chocolate chips and topped with a fudgy glaze, this is the ultimate chocolate cake!
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Ingredients
CAKE:
- 1 cup (235ml) neutral oil
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
- 1 cup (240g) sour cream, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 4 large eggs
- 2½ cups (360g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (70g) dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1¼ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 cups (375g) shredded zucchini
- 1 cup (165g) chocolate chips
CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
- ⅔ cup (155ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (165g) chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (80g) mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Generously grease a 10-cup bundt cake pan, then dust with flour; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the oil, sugar, brown sugar, sour cream and vanilla until well combined. Add in the eggs and combine well.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Add to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Stir in the zucchini and chocolate chips until just combined.
- Pour into prepared baking pan and bake for 50-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 20 minutes, then remove from pan to cool completely.
FROSTING:
- Warm the cream over medium heat just until it starts to boil. Add the chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Stir in the vanilla and salt. Pour over the cooled cake and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips.
Notes
- STORAGE: Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- FREEZER-FRIENDLY: Wrap the completely cooled cake in plastic wrap then in heavy-duty foil and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw completely at room temperature before frosting.
- NUTRITION: Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate. This website is not intended as nutritional advice, or a diet or health plan. Readers of this website are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to their health.
Nutrition
Calories: 897kcal | Carbohydrates: 116g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 612mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 65g | Vitamin A: 618IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 6mg
