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Zucchini Brownies

Rich, fudgy, and moist, these Chocolate Zucchini Brownies are made with dark cocoa powder and grated zucchini then topped with a luscious chocolate frosting. The ultimate treat for chocolate lovers!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate zucchini brownies, zucchini brownies, zucchini brownies recipe
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 420kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

For Brownies:

For Chocolate Frosting:

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  • Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and dark chocolate chips in a large mixing bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, sour cream, and grated zucchini to the eggs and mix well.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. The batter will be dry initially.
  • Let the batter sit for 5 minutes, allowing the zucchini to release moisture. After 5 minutes, mix the batter again; it should now be wetter due to the released liquid from the zucchini.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared 9x9-inch baking pan and spread it evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter). Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan.
  • While the brownies are cooling, prepare the chocolate frosting. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, cocoa powder, milk, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
  • Once the brownies are cooled, spread the chocolate frosting evenly over the top.
  • Allow the frosting to set before cutting the brownies into squares and serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 330mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg