Description
Southern Zucchini Fudge Cake is a moist, rich chocolate cake made with shredded zucchini that melts into the batter, creating a fudgy texture with no detectable veggie taste. A Southern favorite perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (optional)
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded zucchini (unpeeled)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, beat together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips (if using).
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optionally top with powdered sugar, chocolate glaze, or frosting of choice before serving.
Notes
- Do not peel the zucchini; it blends into the batter and adds moisture.
- No need to squeeze out moisture unless zucchini is extremely watery.
- This cake is delicious plain, but a glaze or frosting can enhance it further.
- Great for using up excess summer zucchini.
- Make it a layer cake by dividing into round pans and adding frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
