Zucchini Brownies with Chocolate Frosting
Delicious and moist brownies infused with grated zucchini and topped with rich chocolate frosting, perfect for a guilt-free dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grab an 8×8-inch baking pan, grease it, or line it with parchment paper.
- Using your grater or food processor, grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, adding the grated zucchini last, and gently fold everything together.
- Pour your batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Let it bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Once baked, let the brownies cool completely and frost them once cool, then cut into squares.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding walnuts, peppermint extract, or even a pinch of cayenne pepper for a kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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