Description
A moist and decadent vegan chocolate cake made with grated courgette, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings while sneaking in some veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (100 g) cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) almond milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups grated courgette (zucchini)
- ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prep your kitchen: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix in the wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together sugar, almond milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until combined.
- Incorporate the grated courgette and chocolate chips, folding gently to combine.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Prepare for serving: Dust with powdered sugar or frost as desired.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients for allergies or to enhance flavors. Use coconut sugar or maple syrup for a healthier sweetener option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan cake, chocolate cake, courgette cake, zucchini cake, healthy dessert