Description
This Chocolate Zucchini Cake is a deliciously moist dessert that cleverly incorporates healthy zucchini into a rich, chocolatey treat. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while sneaking in some veggies!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups flour (or try this Keto Cake Recipe)
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 1/2 cup sugar or xylitol for sugar free
- 1 cup shredded zucchini (160g)
- 1/2 cup oil or almond butter
- 1 1/2 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, shredded zucchini, oil (or almond butter), vanilla extract, and water.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. If desired, fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving. Enjoy your Chocolate Zucchini Cake!
Notes
Make sure to drain any excess moisture from the shredded zucchini to maintain the cake’s consistency. You can use almond butter for a nutty flavor or keep it traditional with oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Chocolate Zucchini Cake, dessert, chocolate cake, healthy dessert, zucchini recipes