Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Bahan-bahan (10 porsi)

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 3/4 cup (62g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (240ml) canola or vegetable oil
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1/3 cup (80g) sour cream or plain yogurt, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups (about 360g) shredded zucchini (lightly blotted; see recipe Note) (2 medium zucchini, about .75–1 lb.)
• 1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (regular or mini)
• 1 and 1/4 cups (282g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 3 and 1/2 cups (420g) confectioners’ sugar
• 3/4 cup (62g) unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-process)
• 3 –5 Tablespoons (45–75ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half or whole milk), at room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• optional for decoration: chocolate chips and/or chocolate sprinkles