Description
A rich and moist chocolate cake that cleverly incorporates zucchini for added sweetness and moisture, perfect for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Zucchini, grated
- 1 ¾ cups All-purpose flour
- ½ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- ½ cup Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- ½ tsp Baking powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- ½ cup Vegetable oil
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Grate the fresh zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine the wet ingredients in another bowl: granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Add the grated zucchini and chocolate chips to the batter and mix until incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with chocolate ganache or frosting if desired.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute vegetable oil with applesauce or melted coconut oil. You can also experiment by adding nuts or spices to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, zucchini cake, dessert, baking, chocolate lover