Description
A moist and decadent chocolate cake incorporating grated zucchini for a unique twist, perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepping the Zucchini: Wash and grate zucchini, then squeeze out excess moisture if needed.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: Beat eggs, then mix in vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
- Join Wet and Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
- Add the Zucchini and Chocolate Chips: Fold in grated zucchini and half the chocolate chips.
- Pour and Swirl: Transfer batter to a greased sheet pan, sprinkle remaining chocolate chips, and create swirls.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Dust with powdered sugar or serve with ice cream for an extra treat. Can freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Chocolate Cake, Zucchini Cake, Dessert, Baking