Frosted Zucchini Brownies

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1.5 cups canola oil
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups grated zucchini
• 1 cup chopped nuts

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a rimmed baking sheet.

2. 2

   Whisk white sugar, oil, and eggs together in a bowl. Combine flour, ¼ cup cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl; stir in egg mixture, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Fold in zucchini and nuts. Pour batter onto the prepared baking sheet.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, stir 6 tablespoons cocoa powder and melted butter together in a bowl. Stir in confectioners' sugar, milk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla until smooth.

5. 5

   Spread frosting over cooled brownies.