Description
A delightful dessert that combines zucchini with rich chocolate flavor for a moist, fudgy cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix sugar and oil in another bowl, then add eggs one at a time and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool the cake for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Dust with powdered sugar or top with chocolate frosting for serving. Pair it with vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, zucchini cake, dessert, healthy dessert, baking