Dark Chocolate Zucchini Brownies
Rich, fudgy, and secretly packed with veggies, these Dark Chocolate Zucchini Brownies are the perfect treat. With a deep cocoa flavour and moist texture, you’d never know the zucchini was in there.
Serves
12
Prep time
15 minutes
Cooking time
35 minutes
Ingredients
- 115 g salted butter, melted
- 280 g mini dark chocolate chips (70% cacao if possible)
- 120 g icing sugar
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup tightly packed zucchini, grated using box grater and squeezed to remove excess moisture
- 65 g plain flour
- 40 g cocoa powder
- ¾ tsp baking powder
Directions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (160°C fan forced). Line a 23 cm (9-inch) square tin with baking paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the chocolate chips until smooth (the chocolate chips will melt because of the hot butter!) Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs for 1 minute until lightly frothy. Whisk in the chocolate mixture and icing sugar until smooth. Stir through grated zucchini.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder and baking powder. Fold gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared tin and smooth top. Bake for 35 minutes, until just set in the centre. Cool completely in the tin.
- Slice into squares and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 115 g salted butter, melted
- 280 g mini dark chocolate chips (70% cacao if possible)
- 120 g icing sugar
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup tightly packed zucchini, grated using box grater and squeezed to remove excess moisture
- 65 g plain flour
- 40 g cocoa powder
- ¾ tsp baking powder
Directions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (160°C fan forced). Line a 23 cm (9-inch) square tin with baking paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the chocolate chips until smooth (the chocolate chips will melt because of the hot butter!) Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs for 1 minute until lightly frothy. Whisk in the chocolate mixture and icing sugar until smooth. Stir through grated zucchini.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder and baking powder. Fold gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared tin and smooth top. Bake for 35 minutes, until just set in the centre. Cool completely in the tin.
- Slice into squares and enjoy!
Helpful Tips
Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze individual squares (well wrapped) for up to 2 months.
Substitutions
Semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips work if you prefer a milder flavour.
Serving Suggestions
- Dust lightly with cocoa powder or icing sugar before serving.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Pair with fresh berries for a lighter finish.
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