Description
A moist and decadent chocolate cake that cleverly incorporates grated zucchini for added nutrition and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Grate your zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine the sugar and oil in a large bowl, then whisk in the eggs and vanilla.
- Add the grated zucchini and mix gently.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container. Can be made a day in advance. This cake can also be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, zucchini cake, dessert, baking