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Tender Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting

Tender Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting
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Indulge in the delightful experience of our Tender Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting. This moist and rich chocolate cake is cleverly infused with grated zucchini, providing a hidden source of moisture and nutrition that makes it a guilt-free treat for chocolate lovers of all ages. Topped with a light and fluffy whipped cream frosting that perfectly balances sweetness, this cake is versatile enough for any occasion—from birthdays to casual gatherings. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, it’s sure to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla essence
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups grated zucchini (approximately 2 small or 1 large)
  • 1 ½ cups whipping cream
  • ⅔ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; fold in the grated zucchini.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. While the cake bakes, prepare the frosting by whipping together cream, confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  7. Once cooled completely, frost the cake with the whipped cream mixture.

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