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Moist Chocolate Zucchini Dump Cake Recipe with Cream Cheese Swirl

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A quick and easy dump cake that combines chocolate cake mix with shredded zucchini and a luscious cream cheese swirl for a moist, rich dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (about 15.25 oz / 432 g)
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
  • 1 cup water (240 ml)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (120 ml)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (226 g)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the oven rack in the center.
  2. Wash and trim the ends of 2 medium zucchinis. Shred finely using a box grater or food processor.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, shredded zucchini, water, vegetable oil, and 3 large eggs. Stir gently until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar, 1 large egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. Pour the chocolate zucchini batter evenly into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the batter. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter, creating a marbled effect.
  7. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Check at 40 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let the cake cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
  9. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Use firm, fresh zucchinis without soft spots to avoid excess water. You can substitute vegetable oil with melted coconut oil or use a gluten-free chocolate cake mix for dietary needs. For a lighter cream cheese swirl, replace half the cream cheese with Greek yogurt. Avoid over-swiping the cream cheese swirl to maintain distinct layers. Reduce water by 2 tablespoons for a fudgier texture. Let the cake cool before slicing for cleaner cuts.

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