Description
Indulge in this delightful Chocolate Zucchini Cake that combines rich chocolate flavor with the moistness of zucchini, perfect for a guilt-free dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups flour (or try this Keto Cake Recipe)
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 1/2 cup sugar or xylitol for sugar free
- 1 cup shredded zucchini (160g)
- 1/2 cup oil or almond butter
- 1 1/2 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the sugar or xylitol with the oil or almond butter, vanilla extract, and water. Mix well.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the shredded zucchini and mini 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 inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a lower-carb option, consider using the suggested Keto Cake Recipe for the flour. Make sure to squeeze excess moisture from the zucchini before adding it to the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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