Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of Chocolate Zucchini Bundt Cake, the perfect dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup salted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Hershey’s Special Dark cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
- 3 cups shredded zucchini
- 11.5 oz milk chocolate chips
- Chocolate Glaze:
- 6 tablespoons cocoa powder, sifted if lumpy
- 5 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted if lumpy
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tablespoons hot water
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cake bakes evenly from the start. While the oven heats, prepare your bundt pan by greasing it with butter and then dusting it lightly with flour.
- In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer or a stand mixer, cream together the room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Mix this until the mixture is fluffy and pale in color—this process incorporates air, which is key to a light cake texture. Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring you mix well after each addition to fully incorporate them.
- Stir in the tablespoon of vanilla extract to infuse the batter with flavor. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating it with the full-fat sour cream. Mix just until combined.
- Carefully fold in the shredded zucchini and milk chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon.
- Pour the batter into your prepared bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 50 to 60 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely. While the cake cools, prepare the chocolate glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake just before serving.
Notes
For an extra touch, consider experimenting with different types of chocolate chips, like dark or white chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Protein: 4 g