The frosting will add 54 calories and 5 grams of added sugar per serving.

Weve made it one of the stars in ourZucchini Chocolate Cake.

Keep reading for our expert tips and favorite variations to make zucchini chocolate cake your way!

a recipe photo of the Zucchini Chocolate Cake

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Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

Fold zucchini and chocolate chips into the batter until evenly incorporated.

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.

the ingredients to make the Zucchini Chocolate Cake

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Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 1 hour.

Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, 2 to 4 minutes.

a step in making the Zucchini Chocolate Cake

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, prop stylist: LIndsey Lower

Spread the frosting evenly over the top of the cooled cake.

After washing the zucchini, slice the ends off and then slice in half lengthwise.

Shred the zucchini using the large holes on a box grater.

a step in making the Zucchini Chocolate Cake

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, prop stylist: LIndsey Lower

Alternatively, you could use a food processor.

We have manyexcellent recipesfor using up a container of buttermilk.

Its a good substitute for some of the milk when makingmashed potatoes.

a step in making the Zucchini Chocolate Cake

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, prop stylist: LIndsey Lower

you’re able to also add it to smoothies.

And its great in ourWhole-Grain Buttermilk Pancakesrecipe.

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