Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (5g) baking soda
- ½ tsp (3g) baking powder
- ½ tsp (3g) salt
- 1 tsp (2g) ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
- 2 cups (225g) finely shredded zucchini
- 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup (80ml) buttermilk
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9x13 inch pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until no large lumps remain.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs, oil, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula until just combined.
- Fold in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- While the cake cools slightly, whisk the melted butter and cocoa powder together.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, buttermilk, and vanilla. Beat until the frosting is glossy and spreadable.
- Pour the frosting over the warm cake, spreading it to the edges.