Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Chocolate Zucchini Cake, a moist and rich dessert that artfully blends decadent chocolate flavor with the nutritious benefits of zucchini. This cake is perfect for any occasion—from birthday celebrations to casual family gatherings—and offers a clever way to incorporate vegetables into your sweet treats. With its tender crumb and chocolatey goodness, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone, even the pickiest eaters. Easy to make and customizable for various dietary needs, this recipe will become a go-to favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar (or sugar substitute)
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or almond butter)
- 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add sugar, shredded zucchini, oil, vanilla extract, and water to the dry ingredients; stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before serving or frosting as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg