Zucchini Brownies

These brownies have always been a huge success with my family.  Although my kids hate zucchini, they love these.  My mom made this for our family when I was growing up and I have been making these brownies (which we have it as a cake) since my kids were little.  We just made them this past Sunday which was when we celebrated Brianna’s 6^th Birthday.

Zucchini Brownies

2 cups zucchini shredded

2 cups flour

1 ¼ cups sugar

1 tsp salt

1 ½ tsp baking soda

¼ to ½ cup cocoa

½ cup oil or apple sauce

½ to 1 cup walnuts (optional)

½ cup chocolate chips (optional)

Mix zucchini, oil, and vanilla.  Add dry ingredients and mix.  Do not beat.  Pour into a 13X9 inch greased pan.  Bake for 30 minutes at 350.  Batter will be thick. 

I like to spread chocolate butter cream frosting on top. 

Buttercream Chocolate Frosting

1 stick of butter

Powdered sugar

Vanilla (about 1 tsp)

Milk

3-4 Tbs. Cocoa

Whip butter.  Add some powdered sugar (I put about half the bag into the bowl) and vanilla. Mix.  I then add milk until it’s the consistency you want it.  If it gets too runny add more powdered sugar or too thick add more milk.  I then add about 3-4 Tbs. of cocoa.