ZUCCHINI BROWNIES

Incorporating grated zucchini into chocolate brownie batter makes these Zucchini Brownies extra moist and delicious, especially with the edition of cream cheese frosting on top!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: brownies, chocolate, Cream Cheese Frosting, Zucchini

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 409kcal

Author: Kirsten Simon

Equipment

9x13'' pan Greased
Large mixing bowl
Wire cooling rack

Ingredients

1/2 cup oil (vegetable or canola oil)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups zucchinis shredded
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13'' pan.
In a large mixing bowl beat together the oil and sugar.
Add the egg and mix well. Add the vanilla and shredded zucchini and mix well.
In a separate bowl mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
Add dry ingredients to the large mixing bowl and beat until combined.
Spread mixture into prepared pan (batter will be thick) and smooth into an even layer.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until they center of the brownies springs back when gently touched. Cool on a wire cooling rack.
Frost brownies with cream cheese frosting once they are completely cool.

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