Chocolate Zucchini Picnic Cake

Zucchini is a versatile vegetable that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. It adds moisture and a subtle flavor to this chocolate cake, making it extra delicious!

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 95 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Chocolate Zucchini Picnic Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 50 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 35 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Zucchini
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.25 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. Grate the zucchini and set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the grated zucchini and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 24g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.