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Fudgy Double Chocolate Zucchini Brownies with Ganache Drizzle

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These fudgy double chocolate zucchini brownies are moist and rich, with a subtle veggie boost from zucchini and a glossy homemade ganache drizzle that ties every bite together.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini), lightly squeezed
  • ¾ cup (65 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (130 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Ganache Drizzle:
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • 4 ounces (115 g) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon unsalted butter (optional, for shine)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. Grate the zucchini using the fine side of a box grater. Place grated zucchini in a clean towel and squeeze gently to remove excess water, keeping some moisture.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  6. Fold in grated zucchini and chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking at 30 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter.
  9. Cool brownies completely on a wire rack.
  10. To prepare ganache, heat heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy. Stir in butter if desired.
  11. Drizzle ganache over cooled brownies and let set about 15 minutes before slicing.
  12. Slice brownies using parchment paper overhang and serve.

Notes

Do not over-squeeze the zucchini to keep moisture for fudginess. Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter. Fold ingredients gently to avoid toughness. Start checking brownies at 30 minutes to avoid overbaking. Use good quality chocolate for ganache. If ganache is too thick, warm gently to loosen. Cool brownies completely before drizzling ganache for best glossy finish.

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