The BEST Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe

[@celestisian]

“You shouldn’t be eating all of it .... unless it’s your birthday then you’re allowed to do what ever you like.” - facts 😂 love your videos so much keep up the great work! I really appreciate how detailed you are about what you’re making. 😊

[@sararivero5734]

Fun fact: I am doing this for my birthday

[@bobbivalleau]

"Fool!!" 🤣 I'm LOVING your channel!

[@hannahablicsek7522]

Wait you mean food?

[@bobbivalleau]

@@hannahablicsek7522 no, I was quoting John. He's hilarious!

[@nelson080888]

I have tried this cake for my friends birthday it was so moist n delicious that when the same gang came over a week later they were asking for the cake n my toddler daughter also looooooved it. Thank you for the recipe n I love your each n every episodes. Keep us encouraging thank you n your team.

[@debbiehowery4870]

Re: using the grater - if you don't chop of the tops of the zucchini, you can use the knob on the top to hold on to, thus saving fingers from getting cut on grater! Just sayin'...

[@amaristar]

“You have had vegetables....fool!” 😂😂😂

[@haggly8679]

They feel victim to one of the classics blunders

[@jacquie356]

PurpleMagenta8 Yo LMAO 😂

[@gulabjamun1871]

I replayed that part and laughed everytime!!😂😂

[@patriciamacabulos6905]

I guess the six dislikes realised there was zucchini in their cakes...

[@sportiekc2944]

I love watching you bake. Your kitchen almost looks like a “normal” persons with stuff flying out of the Kitchenaid all the time.

[@tinabraxton4906]

Just say the green things are a rare type of expensive, gourmet chocolate.

[@hennahassan8555]

Lol

[@anthonyvenedicto518]

🤣🤣

[@jasminec3630]

You're one of the best cooks ever not only can you cook amazing, but you have an amazing personality.

[@Anna-ok4nd]

I made this tonight, it was awesome!! I cut out a cup of sugar, half a cup of oil and melted the chocolate chips (I don't like my cakes to have any crunch/texture). It was soft and perfectly chocolatey, not bitter not overly sweet. I used the chocolate whipped cream from his chocolate cheesecake recipe instead of the frosting and ganache that this recipe calls for. It was absolutely the right choice!! I made it in a 11x17 inch pan - this recipe makes A LOT of cake, so invite over friends to help you eat it!

[@tinapellegrini5392]

"You have had vegetables ... FOOL!!!" I laughed out loud

[@miaschu8175]

Whip the butter longer before adding anything. Then add your icing sugar in at least 2 stages. Use the lower setting to combine first, before beating fast. That way it won't spill out! Same for flour. Lovely recipe, btw :)

[@severinetompsett9602]

I made this cake for my father in law 89th birthday. He is a chocoholic and I wanted him to have his dream cake. With lockdown, we all know old people don’t go out as much and he doesn’t get his usual brownies and sweets nowadays 😝 Well, I messed up the ganache so the cake was less elegant than John’s one, although it was not too bad 😂😂😂 it was a *huge* success. My MIL complimented me, normally she doesn’t like chocolate cakes, and she had a big piece. My boys, ate everything and didn’t detect the zucchini at all, and they loved it. I will make it again, it is amazing! Thank you John, all your recipes are brilliant! 💖

[@annetteounga4299]

Since I made this cake last year on Christmas day my family can't get enough of it. 😁👍🏽

[@victoriasimpson7782]

I have just used the cake belts for the first time on a 12 inch fruit cake which is going to be the bottom layer on my son’s wedding cake. I’m well impressed. A lovely flat top and no burnt sides.😁👍🏼

[@anthonyvenedicto518]

Ik this is years later but congratulations to your son. And I will admit. I use cake strips because of this channel and it works beautifully. No more trimming and dry, crispy edges. You just get a very uniform cake that is fluffy and moist all the way throughout

[@sond8939]

I made it for my son's birthday and everyone loved it! To tell you the truth, I've tried a lot of chocolate recipes, nothing came out right but yours was delicious!

[@janeeneebaneenee]

Yes!!! I️ love this 😍😍Do you have any recipes for avocado or chickpea brownies? I’d love to fool people with vegetables brownies too 😈😈

[@bballerryday]

Once I forgot to buy bananas and made avocado bread and it turned out so good! Very California! Haha

[@janeeneebaneenee]

Jonathan that sounds amazing! Thanks for the idea 😊😊

[@backtoasimplelife]

Yes, you can make zucchini brownies too.

[@meghna9922]

The way u improvise and even maintain tidyness

[@sarab1952]

You are so amazing. You make me laugh and smile the whole time that I am watching you. I made your chocolate chip cookies yesterday, as a gift for my Grand daughter for Valentine's day. Delicious! Please stay happy and healthy, and keep doing this. Love you

[@coolwater55]

I've made many chocolate zucchini cakes, but none that looked like your fabulous creation!! But using the large zucchini from my garden made it easier to grate.

[@butterbuttons1234]

This cake is absolutely amazing!!!! I made it yesterday & OMG! It is outrageous how yummy it is! The only few changes I made was using a large rectangular cake pan because I did not have three 8-inch round cake pans. I only had two. I am also gluten free, so I used Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Baking Flour instead of regular all-purpose. This is going in my recipe notebook, so I have it when family and friends load me up with lots of zucchini again. Thanks for the video tutorial and recipe! You are awesome!

[@anncawthon9183]

This is now my go-to chocolate cake recipe. Thank you. I add either a teaspoon of cinnamon or a teaspoon of coffee extract.

[@katywallace4310]

Thank you for not editing out the mishaps that happen to all real cooks from time to time! 🤗

[@dinamerrillwittke4133]

Ok- I just have to say that your videos are my daily highlights! Whenever I need an excuse to smile I know you’ve got me covered.

[@debbiehowery4870]

I made this cake for the 1st time today! OMG - my kitchen smelled like chocolate heaven! My only regret is that I didn't have baking pans that were straight, so straps I bought wouldn't stay on, so I have domes, but plan to flip cakes upside down to frost, so dome not as noticeable! They're still cooling ...will let you know later!! Really enjoy your channel & your quirky sense of humor! 😊

[@debbiehowery4870]

Best Chocolate cake I've ever had - off the charts most...and I learned something's along the way for the next time I make it!

[@debbiehowery4870]

*moist

[@aishwaryaphalke3284]

Tried this recipe today, and turned out really great! Super moist and soft. Thank you so much 😊

[@lighting_DaSky]

I'm beginning to love this channel more and more!!!

[@donnawoodman9228]

Love the Way he describes and show how to…love it. Keep bringing it on.

[@londonguyinstockholm]

Perfect timing - I was waiting for layer cake and here is a FANTASTIC one! Thank you and happy St Valentine's from Sweden.

[@carolkauer1647]

I am so impressed with the talent you have and you make this seem so doable

[@lindakachur4862]

I made this and it freezes well. Just be sure to cover the cake tightly with plastic wrap. It thaws easily and tastes even better after.

[@dalinegron4102]

Thanks for the great recipe and decor tips! Now I want to make this for my husband's birthday. Wish me luck! ✌️😍🤎

[@MissElisabelle]

All of the channels I follow eventually blew up, so I hope you'll receive the recognition you deserve soon.

[@jahairaperez1592]

U always smiling it’s good to see ur channel I just started following and I love it 👌🏻

[@donnawoodman9228]

Love the Wayne cooks and describes

[@naaz185514]

I am a huge fan of urs. You inspired me in baking.... Try this. Take a large paper plate, cut out a hole in the middle so that the paddle attachement can move around from inside, connect the paddle attachement to the standing mixture, placing the paper plate (upside down) in between. While mixing, make sure you hold the paper plate on place(if needed) so that it perfectly covers the top of the bowl. The dry ingredients wont make a mess around again. :) :)

[@YackBackatcha]

I think I would mix briefly by hand before turning the mixer on. 😆

[@noconawolf]

I substitute applesauce for the vegetable oil. You can't tell...it's wonderful. Thank you for such a wonderful recipe!

[@SMPTEColorBars]

I LOVE this channel!!

[@SMPTEColorBars]

@@PreppyKitchen OMG a reply! lol Made my day, mister! I love how you make the most elaborate recipes seem uncomplicated and accessible! And your humor...ON POINT!

[@clairebrookes2081]

I have been looking for a good chocolate cake recipe for so long and am always disappointed. THIS cake!! It's an absolute dream. Every single aspect! It's perfect! Thank you. I'll be making this often!

[@charleswinfree9100]

Just got your cookbook and love the recipes. Simply recipes for everyday living.

[@melissah4073]

Your videos make me happy!

[@lisaburmann1469]

I work at our local grocery store in the bakery and I can tell you that the customers in my small town love your recipes!! I introduced the concept of cooking from scratch there and all I can say is I feel like a hamster in a wheel because they buy the desserts faster than I can make them! Without a doubt - this recipe will fly off the shelves. I do have a question - is there a way to alter the recipe to make it gluten-free so our GF customers can enjoy it too? By far - your channel is in my top 3 favorites!! Thanks for all you do - I truly appreciate it.

[@michellelloyd6256]

You should do a video on all the little tips and tricks you have learned through out the time you have been baking. The first video I ever watched from your channel was the baking strips. And boom I was hooked. Love all your videos. I have been cooking professionally for 42yrs. Thank you so much. P.s. you need a bench scraper lol

[@debralarive]

I’m drooling....🙂⭐️. Great recipe!

[@nn-ym8qn]

I have tried this and it's amazing!!! Zucchini makes the cake moist. I just use a handwhisk and cut the recipe in half and reduced the sugar for my mom. Didn't manage to do the buttercream since it's already 1am by the time i finished the cake and ganache so i just whipped some of the chilled ganache and used it as the filling (?). Will try again and use the buttercream🙏😊

[@mrgamervlog5956]

I just found your channel and I'm hooked! Love all of your tips!

[@alkasdornal]

Thank you for the wonderful recipe! I made this cake for my sons birthday and everyone liked it .

[@mariiadnasanchez3910]

You're amazing!!! I just made it and I'm loving it!!! Thanks so much for your recipes!!!

[@ceciliamartinez7850]

I mix it up together a bit with spatula then mix the rest of batter with mixer...it helps with all the flour and other ingredients popping out of mixer.

[@magbower4686]

I love the way you showing off and good performance!!!!!!! You need an award for that!!!!! Wink!!

[@shirenelinnow9557]

I adore your videos!

[@isaacheckathorn672]

You are an awesome Baker. I stumbled on your videos.

[@svanja262]

Tip for using a grater- when you get to the 'end' of the thing you are grating, use your open palm to push it back and forth over the grater, no more cut knuckles!

[@abbottfamily6317]

4:23 "Carefully dump it, I don't want to spill this on my counter" he says after spilling it on his counter....

[@AuMENUCOOKING]

WOAW ! ! ! ! Very nice recipe ! ! ! !Thanks a lot my friend ! ! ! ! and Hello from FRANCE ! ! ! 🍎🍊🍚🍭🍏🍔🍓😍🌟🍄

[@charitygoad8524]

I found your channel recently and i've really been enjoying watching a lot of your videos. Tonight i tried this chocolate zuchinni cake. (The first recipe of yours i've tried) so here is my honest review: 1. My husband knew there was zuchinni in it. He took one bite, said it tasted "funky" and refused to eat any more. He's a chocoholic, so it takes a lot for him to turn down chocolate cake. But i think the mental aspect of it got to him. 2. Then i feed it to two friends who came over for dinner. I refused to tell them what was in it until after they tried it. They both ate their slice and said it was "just ok" ...not BAD at all, but not GREAT either. It was definitely not up to the usual par of baked goods they get from me. They did comment that it had great texture, but didnt feel like a very strong chocolate flavor (even with all that cocoa powder!) 3. The texture of the cake is great! And it looks amazing in pics. Also, the way you decorated made it very striking but still manageable for novice bakers. I DID peel my zuchinni, and grated on a finer cheese grater than you did. The end result felt almost like it had coconut in it, but no coconut taste obviously. 4. The measurements for the butter in the frosting vary in the video and in the blog. I think i chose to follow the wrong one. I'm willing to give the frosting recipe another try, but i did have to fight with it a bit to make it usable. 5. Overall, i'm quite sad to say this recipe doesn't "stay on the menu" for my family. I am still looking forward to trying a couple more of your recipes, and i genuinely hope they turn out a bit better. For those who LIKE zuchinni/chocolate cakes, this may be a great recipe for you! But it just wasnt a big hit for us. And i dont know whether it was a just ok recipe, or whether choco/zucchini cakes just arent for us.

[@anthonyvenedicto518]

A tip would be to peel the zucchini and blend it so it can be worked into the wet ingredients easier and much harder to taste and spot

[@mariaeugeniaherrera9295]

Gracias gracias gracias y se llego el día de hacer la torta de chocolate con zucchini absolutamente una delicia nos encantó es bueno cuando sigues a alguien que sus preparaciones son extraordinarias bendiciones

[@Jake-rt2co]

I gotta admit, you are the best! Recently discovered your channel and I'm loving it. You are funny, original and I believe that you do not make us, the viewers, feel bad when we are making mess in our kitchen as well lol

[@cherylwilliams5035]

I think everything you cook is fantastic. You are Great to watch . I have bought everything you have so my cakes can be as. Ice. Thank you so much

[@andien8760]

I've been searching for a really rich, dense, moist chocolate cake recipe. I'll definitely give this a try!

[@fitnesstodaymagazine6715]

Comprehensive and precise, 5 stars, bravo!

[@JWAChicago]

Great idea. This one is on the list to make. Thank you so much. Love seeing your food and your contagious smile. Great channel for sure.

[@ShellG.]

Oh my gosh. I have to try this!! I have had zucchini cake before and it's AMAZING!! Makes it sooo moist and you're right, you won't be able to detect the zucchini at all.

[@kaede_jing]

I love the chocolate shards!!! I wanna try it tomorrow for my mum's birthday!

[@christinaalameda6206]

LOVE your surprises chocolate chips YUMMY 💙⚘

[@AmericanBaker]

Yum! I made zucchini cupcakes for my daughter's birthdays when she was a toddler. Clever. Thank you for the recipe.

[@jessicajasmine100]

Beautiful 🎂

[@anncawthon9183]

Thank you, John, for making me a cake lady. This deeply chocolate cake is one for which I get repeated requests. You are a fine teacher .Do you ever work with yeast recipes?

[@anthonyvenedicto518]

This dude has many bread recipes on his channel. Maybe check out some of his playlists to find what u are looking for.

[@yaymrama1]

I swear you are so silly. You make me laugh every time. Thanks for that tho' and thanks for the wonderful recipes. 👌🥰

[@carolkauer1647]

Love your video! I think I can try this!

[@pavinbrown221]

I just can't wait to make this chocolate vegetable zucchini cake I know it's going to be awesome keep the videos coming

[@barbaratam7565]

Excellent recipe.❤️

[@willenajardine656]

Absolutely beautiful 😀

[@b34rcr4ft]

KZbin recommended me your channel today, I was intrigued because I am an avid hobby baker. We are both very much alike, :D. I work in science, I love teaching and I bake and cook a lot. I am really loving your work, binge watching has begun! Keep up the great work.

[@anafindlay1696]

It's worth every delicious calorie if you make this for a special occasion!! Thanks again for another delicious recipe can't wait to make this for my hubby!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nataliereinhardt4919]

Heard babies in the background and thought my twins were up from their nap 😂❤ cuter patuters. You should do a video with them if they're old enough! That would be adorable

[@MyColcana]

Bon appetit, mon cher John! Bonne Saint Valentin 💕 Salutations chaleureuses de Montréal, Québec. J'ai adorée votre recette et je vais l'essayer! Merci!

[@johnlochness]

Looks delicious, gotta try that. Would you halve for 6" pans? Does a slice count as one of my 5 a day? Happy Valentines day. ❤️❤️

[@anthonyvenedicto518]

You could use the exact recipe for 6 inch layers. But u may end up with a lot of leftover batter to make some cupcakes. U could try and halve the whole thing if u need

[@rachelfishbein1478]

Someone at work brought in a giant zucchini (I do mean GIANT) that I took home, and I've been looking for the perfect cake recipe to use it with. Thank you!

[@macaroni0129]

You know he's a pro baker if he uses a weighing scale. I love his recipes because he always provide the weight. FULL PROOF RECIPES FOR FREE!

[@emjo2005]

I really love your channel! So informative and entertaining at the same time!

[@flakikiloca1]

One of my fave videos of yours as far as your commentary goes. Had me cracking up the whole video!

[@jeromegordon8487]

I love all your videos! This one is great.

[@ElizabethHernandez-xf2in]

El mejor haciendo postres 😉😉

[@emmajo8980]

You make frosting a cake look easy!

[@MCsTipsforliving]

Look soooo yummy.. ! 🤤

[@theresehollingsworth9633]

Fantastic as a birthday cake thank you. The zucchini or courgette, as we say here in NZ, made it beautifully moist, and as you said was tasteless and unidentifiable in the cake. I reduced the recipe by a third as I only had 2x 8inch cake tins. It worked beautifully, as did your buttercream icing and I will certainly be making this again.

[@Carstley63]

Wow that looks so decadent! Thank you for this one

[@loribravo1682]

Looks very delicious you always have good ideas and great tips me and my wife love watching your videos thank you so much

[@marysakal2845]

Wow, wow, wow, I've made cake with zucchini before, but, this one is totally awesome!!!!

[@gina.thatproverbs31woman]

Oh, I must make this! This is absolutely amazing! Thank you, again! 🍫

[@kikiopickle2399]

Ugh I love these videos🙌🏼🙌🏼🔥

[@asmavasyat3170]

Looks amazing! ❤️ Your videos 😍

[@luanacastorina3717]

I love the way you explain things, your sense of humour, i am glad I stumbled across your channel. Hopefully will manage to make as great cakes as you do :)

[@shreyadutta2599]

Someone definitely sponsor's your eggs lol.. Lots of love❤ Great recipe! :)

[@katewagenbach8907]

You are the best! I love your videos and your personality! And I've learned a ton from you!

[@Galactic1400]

Wow your channel has grown fast! Awesome

[@msteaguer1908]

I'm a chocoholic! I so glad I came across your channel.

[@coloredred1]

I'm chocolate wasted!! 😍😍💌