Description
A delightful chocolate zucchini cake that is moist and fluffy, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while sneaking in some veggies!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your zucchini: Wash your zucchinis thoroughly and grate them. Squeeze out excess moisture with a clean towel.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pan.
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix in the sugars: Add the granulated and brown sugar to the dry mixture and mix well.
- Add the wet ingredients: Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the zucchini: Gently fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips until incorporated.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into your prepared pan(s) and bake for 25-30 minutes for round cakes or 35-40 minutes for a sheet cake.
- Cool it down: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve and enjoy: Slice the cake and enjoy it plain or with toppings!
Notes
This cake can be served with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or cream cheese frosting. Perfect for birthdays or potlucks!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, zucchini cake, dessert, baking, vegetarian