It’s a flavorful dessert perfect for family gatherings or potlucks.

Over the years, I’ve modified this cake recipe slightly from the original.

I use more zucchini, and a mix of white and brown sugars.

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

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The main distinction of chocolate zucchini cake is its moistness.

With a mixer, beat together the butter and the sugars until smooth.

Add the eggs to the butter and sugar mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition.

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With a wooden spoon, stir in the vanilla, orange peel, and zucchini.

Wipe off the excess.

Pour in the batter and use a rubber spatula to level the top of the batter.

Whisking dry ingredients for Chocolate Zucchini Cake

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Cool in pan 15 minutes; turn out on wire rack to cool thoroughly.

Make the glaze by mixing together the glaze ingredients.

you’ve got the option to easily do this by hand with a whisk or a spoon.

Adding egg to chocolate zucchini cake

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If the glaze is too runny, add some more powdered sugar.

If too thick, add more milk.

Drizzle over the cake and serve.

Mixing the wet ingredients for Chocolate Zucchini Cake

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Making batter for chocolate zucchini cake

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Pour batter into bundt pan for Chocolate Zucchini Cake

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Bake Chocolate Zucchini Cake

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Unmold Chocolate Zucchini Cake

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