Description
A decadent Chocolate Zucchini Cake that marries rich chocolate flavor with moist zucchini for a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by greasing and flouring it.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze it in a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
- Mix together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just mixed, then fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve with powdered sugar dust or chocolate ganache. Pair with whipped cream or ice cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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