You’ve Never Tasted Frosted Zucchini Brownies As Good As These

I love this time of year because we have access to bushels full of fresh summer zucchini that can be added to baked goods.

These Zucchini Brownies are a chocolate lovers dream. They are unbelievably moist and rich.

Most often I see recipes that require the zucchini to be pressed well to remove the excess moisture. This recipe does the exact opposite. The moisture from the zucchini is an integral part of the recipe. It may seem weird when making the mixture, as it is quite dry. But as it stands, the moisture comes out of the zucchini, and “moisturizes” the mixture.

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Frosted Zucchini Brownies

Course Dessert

Ingredients

For the Brownies

• ½ cup coconut oil
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 cups finely shredded zucchini don’t drain
• 1 ¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks

For the Frosting

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter – softened
• 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup confectioners sugar
• 3 tbsp whole milk

Instructions

Zucchini Brownies

• Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13" pan with baking spray and line with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl combine oil, sugar, and vanilla until fully incorporated.
• Add flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Mix until combined. NOTE: the batter will be very dry.
• Fold in zucchini by hand. Allow batter to rest for 5-10 minutes.
• Add in chocolate chunks and stir again. Batter should appear wet. If it’s not wet, let it stand for 5 more minutes and stir again.
• Spread brownie mixture into the pan and bake for 25-35 minutes. Brownies are done with an inserted toothpick is removed with crumbs. There shouldn't be wet batter on the toothpick

Brownie Frosting

• Combine room temperature butter, cocoa, honey, vanilla and confectioners sugar with a hand mixer for about 30 seconds.
• Slowly add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach desired consistency.
• Spread frosting on cooled brownies.

  Inspired by I am Baker.