Double Chocolate Zucchini Cake: 2-Cup Sneaky Veggie Dessert Delight
A moist and rich chocolate cake with hidden zucchini for added texture and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in another bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir in zucchini.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- Zucchini adds moisture but doesn’t affect flavor
- Can be stored at room temperature for 3 days
- Freezes well for up to 3 months
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg