Moist Chocolate Zucchini Cake – Oh Sweet Basil
Moist Chocolate Zucchini Cake is a delicious twist on a classic dessert, blending rich chocolate flavors with the surprising addition of zucchini for extra moisture. Each slice offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience, making it perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or a simple treat any day of the week. This cake is not only indulgent but also sneaks in some veggies, ensuring even the pickiest eaters will come back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, grated
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean towel.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugars, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, oil, vanilla extract, and grated zucchini.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 33mg