Description
A delightful chocolate zucchini cake that surprises everyone with its moistness and deliciousness. Perfect as a snack, dessert, or sweet surprise for family gatherings and parties. It’s a sneaky way to add some veggies to your sweets while enjoying a chocolatey treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the sugars, oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the grated zucchini for a better texture.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter; mix until just combined for a fluffier cake.
- Add nuts for some extra crunch if you like!
- You can serve this cake warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for about a week, or freeze for up to three months.
- You can use frozen zucchini – just thaw and drain the excess water before using.
- The chocolate chips are optional and can be omitted without affecting the cake’s structure.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, zucchini cake, chocolate zucchini cake, vegetable cake, hidden vegetable dessert, moist chocolate cake