Description
A delightful Chocolate Zucchini Cake that’s rich, moist, and full of surprise with the addition of zucchini!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-sized Zucchini
- 1 ¾ cups All-purpose flour
- ¾ cup Cocoa powder
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- ½ tsp Baking powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- ½ cup Vegetable oil
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- ½ cup Chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prep the zucchini by grating it and squeezing out excess moisture.
- Mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine the sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla in another bowl.
- Combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips (if using).
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake completely before serving.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with spices or nuts for added flavor and texture. Leftovers taste even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate Cake, Zucchini Cake, Dessert, Baking, Vegetarian