Moist and Delicious Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Moist and Delicious Chocolate Zucchini Cake is a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate flavor with the unexpected goodness of zucchini. This cake is incredibly moist, thanks to grated zucchini, making it perfect for any occasion—whether a family gathering or an indulgent dessert at home. With its velvety texture and subtle sweetness, this recipe will leave your guests guessing about its secret ingredient while they savor every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Grate the zucchinis and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in grated zucchini.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg