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Amish Recipe for Double Chocolate Zucchini Cake

This Amish recipe creates a moist and rich double chocolate Zucchini Cake, where velvety chocolate meets the delightful twist of zucchini. Enjoy it plain, with ice cream, sprinkled with powdered sugar, or topped with chocolate ganache. Each bite promises an exceptional chocolate experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Cakes, Dessert
Cuisine American, Amish
Servings 20 servings
Calories 617 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake:

  • 1/2 c. butter, softened
  • 1/2 c. oil (or applesauce)
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 c. sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c. cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. espresso powder (optional)
  • 2 1/2 c. zucchini, shredded
  • 1 1/2 c. chocolate chips (10 oz. pkg.)
  • 1 c. chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Chocolate Ganache:

  • 3/4 c. heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 c. chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

Instructions
 

Cake:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, oil, and sugar.
    1/2 c. butter, softened, 1/2 c. oil (or applesauce), 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • Add the eggs and mix.
    2 large eggs
  • Add the sour cream and vanilla and mix well.
    1/2 c. sour cream (or Greek yogurt), 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
  • In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix only to combine.
    2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, 1/2 c. cocoa powder, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. salt, 2 tsp. espresso powder (optional)
  • Stir in the shredded zucchini, chocolate chips, and nuts if desired.
    2 1/2 c. zucchini, shredded, 1 1/2 c. chocolate chips (10 oz. pkg.), 1 c. chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • Spread into a greased 9x13" pan and bake for 42 - 48 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with only a few crumbs.
  • Cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar, or top it with chocolate ganache or your favorite frosting.

Chocolate Ganache:

  • Heat the cream in a saucepan over medium heat until almost boiling. Remove it from the heat, add the chocolate, and cover the pan.
    3/4 c. heavy cream, 1 1/2 c. chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • Let it set for 3 - 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Allow it to cool a bit and then pour the warm (not hot) ganache over the cooled cake. Allow the frosting to set for about 30 minutes before cutting the cake, or refrigerate until set.
    Or cool the ganache completely and spread it on the cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 617kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 10gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 202mgPotassium: 506mgFiber: 6gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 411IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 117mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Amish Zucchini Cake Recipe, Double chocolate Zucchini Cake, Zucchini Chocolate cake
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