Rich Moist Chocolate Zucchini Cake
"This recipe for Chocolate Zucchini Cake and Cupcakes is SO easy! Super rich and fudgy; studded with chocolate chips, frosted with creamy, chocolate buttercream — nobody will even know there’s zucchini hidden inside! It will become a family favorite! WHY MAKE CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE?Because it’s healthy-ish! It’s made with all natural ingredients; like greek yogurt, avocado oil, organic cocoa powder AND it has a healthy dose of shredded zucchini in t…..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all-purpose flour (I like unbleached)
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3/4 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder (like Hershey's)
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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1 cup avocado or vegetable oil
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1 cup all natural cane sugar
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3/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar (mix it up, use a little of each)
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4 large eggs, at room temperature
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1/3 cup plain yogurt (I used Greek) or sour cream, at room temperature
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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3 cups shredded zucchini (about 3 medium)*
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1-1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, (I used salted) softened to room temperature
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5-1/2-6 cups powdered sugar
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3/4 cup natural unsweetened or dutch-process cocoa powder
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1/4 teaspoon sea salt
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1/4-1/3 cup heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk
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chocolate sprinkles, curls or mini chocolate chips for decorating (optional)
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