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Vanilla Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake

Vanilla Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake


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  • Author: Natalie Quinn
  • Total Time: 108 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x

Description

Moist vanilla sheet cake filled with mini chocolate chips and shredded zucchini, topped with creamy vanilla chocolate chip frosting.


Ingredients

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  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups finely shredded zucchini
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups confectioners sugar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  3. Mix zucchini, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
  6. Pour batter into pan and bake for 28 to 34 minutes.
  7. Cool cake completely.
  8. Beat butter, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
  9. Add confectioners sugar gradually.
  10. Mix in heavy cream until smooth.
  11. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
  12. Spread frosting over cooled cake and serve.

Notes

  1. Do not squeeze moisture from zucchini.
  2. Do not overmix the batter.
  3. Cool completely before frosting.
  4. Store covered for up to 5 days.
  5. Freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 28 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 582
  • Sugar: 52
  • Sodium: 265
  • Fat: 33
  • Saturated Fat: 14
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16
  • Trans Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 69
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 76