Description
Indulge in this decadent Chocolate Zucchini Cake, perfect for dessert lovers looking to add a nutritious twist with hidden 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 large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the sugar (or xylitol), shredded zucchini, oil (or almond butter), vanilla extract, and water until well blended.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
This cake is delicious and moist, thanks to the zucchini. It’s ideal for using up extra zucchini during the summer months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 cake)
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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