Description
Indulge in Chocolate Lover’s Zucchini Cake! This moist and decadent dessert marries the rich flavors of chocolate with the surprising addition of grated zucchini, ensuring a delightful experience without the guilt. Perfect for any celebration or a cozy night in, this cake appeals to chocolate lovers and health-conscious individuals alike. With its easy preparation and versatile frosting options, it is your go-to recipe for impressing guests or treating yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- 2 ¼ cups grated zucchini
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a Bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, oil, and eggs until creamy. Stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix until combined. Stir in milk until smooth.
- Gently fold in grated zucchini.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before preparing the chocolate frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg