Description
Chocolate Zucchini Cake is a luscious dessert that surprises with its rich chocolate flavor while sneaking in nutritious zucchini. Moist and decadent, this cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to a sweet treat on a casual day. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can indulge in this delightful creation that transforms the humble vegetable into a chocolaty masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 medium zucchini (about 1 cup grated)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Finely grate the zucchini and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients; fold in grated zucchini.
- Pour batter into a greased baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg