Elizabeth’s Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Zucchini is a versatile vegetable that adds moisture and nutrients to baked goods, making this chocolate zucchini cake both delicious and nutritious!

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Elizabeth’s Chocolate Zucchini Cake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Zucchini
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Sugar
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, beat together the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
11. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
12. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16g25%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Sugars 26g

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.