Description
Moist, rich, and secretly veggie-packed, this Chocolate Heaven Zucchini Cake is the ultimate treat that delivers indulgent chocolate flavor with a wholesome twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix dry ingredients in one bowl. In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla. Stir in dry mixture.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Fold in zucchini and chocolate chips. Pour batter into pan and smooth top.
- Assemble the Dish: Tap pan gently to remove air bubbles and ensure even spread.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 35–40 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: Cool 10 minutes in pan, then on a rack. Optional: dust with powdered sugar or glaze.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve plain or with ice cream.
Notes
- Wring out zucchini to prevent excess moisture.
- Use Dutch-process cocoa for deep flavor.
- Add espresso powder to intensify chocolate taste.
- Store in airtight container up to 1 week or freeze up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: chocolate zucchini cake, moist chocolate cake, hidden vegetable dessert, chocolate dessert, summer baking