Description
Indulge in the rich and moist Chocolate Zucchini Cake that is a delightful treat for chocolate lovers. This decadent dessert is a perfect way to sneak in some veggies while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups finely shredded zucchini (about 1 medium)
- ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs, vanilla extract, zucchini, and sour cream.
- Blend Mixture: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For added richness, top with chocolate ganache or powdered sugar.
- Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
