Zucchini Cake Brownies with Creamy Chocolate Frosting: An Simple Recipe

Indulge in a guiltless delight with these moist zucchini cake brownies. Packed with the goodness of a hidden vegetable, these fudgy treats offer a burst of rich chocolate flavor without any detectable zucchini taste. Perfect for using up a bumper crop or simply craving a healthier dessert option, these brownies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. The creamy chocolate frosting adds a double dose of decadence, making them an irresistible treat for any chocolate lover.

Zucchini Cake Brownies

1 large egg + milk to make ½ liquid
1 ½ cups of sugar
½ cups of canola oil
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
2 cups of sifted flour
1 teaspoon of salt
1 ½ teaspoons of baking soda, leveled
½ cups of unsweetened cocoa
2 cups of grated zucchini

Creamy Chocolate Frosting

2 ½ cups of confectioners’ sugar
1/3 cup of unsweetened cocoa
1/3 cup of butter, softened
2 to 4 tablespoons of milk

1. Add enough milk to the egg to make one-half cup of liquid.
2. Beat the egg mixture, sugar, oil, and vanilla in a large bowl with a whisk or wooden spoon to incorporate.
3. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa before adding to the liquid mixture to combine.
4. Stir in the grated zucchini.
5. Pour into a greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
6. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick, cake tester or slender knife inserted comes out clean for determining doneness.
7. Let the brownies cool.
8. To Prepare Frosting: Beat the frosting ingredients until creamy and spreadable. Add milk until getting the desired consistency.
9. Frost cooled brownies and cut into squares.
10. ENJOY!

Tips for These Moist Zucchini Brownies:

For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
If you don’t have canola oil, you can substitute it with vegetable oil or melted butter.
For a healthier option, you can reduce the sugar in the brownies and frosting.

Variations for Your Zucchini Brownies

Here are some delicious variations to consider for adding to your zucchini cake brownies:

Walnuts: Chopped walnuts can add a nutty crunch and extra protein.
Chocolate or mint chocolate chips: Fold in chocolate chips for a double dose of chocolate goodness. Mint chocolate chips are awesome additions as well!
Dried fruit: Raisins, cranberries, dried cherries or chopped dried apricots can add a burst of sweetness and texture.
Spices: A pinch of cinnamon, ginger, or cardamom can add warmth and depth of flavor.

Substitutions:

Flour: For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
Oil: If you’re looking to reduce fat, you can substitute the oil with an applesauce or mashed banana.

Other Decadent Brownie Recipes of Mine

Low-Cholesterol Brownies

Banana Brownies

Double Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

Best Brownies

Chocolate Brownie Bars

These moist zucchini cake brownies are packed with the goodness of a hidden vegetable and offer a burst of rich chocolate flavor without any detectable zucchini taste complimented with a creamy chocolate frosting.

Course:

Dessert, Snack

Cuisine:

American

Keyword:

cake brownies, chocolate frosting, easy brownie recipe, zucchini brownies, zucchini cake brownies

Servings: 16

Author: Mary Balandiat

• 1
  large egg + milk to make ½ liquid
• 1 ½
  cups
  of sugar
• ½
  cups
  of canola oil
• 2
  teaspoons
  of vanilla extract
• 2
  cups
  of sifted flour
• 1
  teaspoon
  of salt
• 1 ½
  teaspoons
  of baking soda
  leveled
• ½
  cups
  of unsweetened cocoa
• 2
  cups
  of grated zucchini
• Creamy Chocolate Frosting:
• 2 ½
  cups
  of confectioners’ sugar
• 1/3
  cup
  of unsweetened cocoa
• 1/3
  cup
  of butter
  softened
• 2 to 4
  tablespoons
  of milk

1. Add enough milk to the egg to make one-half cup of liquid.

2. Beat the egg mixture, sugar, oil, and vanilla in a large bowl with a whisk or wooden spoon to incorporate.

3. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa before adding to the liquid mixture to combine.

4. Stir in the grated zucchini.

5. Pour into a greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan.

6. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick, cake tester or slender knife inserted comes out clean for determining doneness.

7. Let the brownies cool.

8. To Prepare Frosting: Beat the frosting ingredients until creamy and spreadable. Add milk until getting the desired consistency.

9. Frost cooled brownies and cut into squares.

10. ENJOY!