Frosted Zucchini Brownies

These frosted zucchini brownies are a moist and chocolaty treat, and this family-favorite recipe always brings back fond childhood memories.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 406 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 cups grated zucchini
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 0.25 cup milk
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.25 cup melted butter
• 1.5 cups canola oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a rimmed baking sheet.

Step 2

Make the brownies: Whisk sugar, oil, and eggs together in a bowl. Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a separate bowl. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients, then stir in vanilla. Fold in zucchini and nuts. Pour batter onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, make the frosting: Stir cocoa powder and melted butter together in a bowl. Stir in confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

Step 5

Spread frosting over cooled brownies.