Description
A delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with the nutritious benefits of zucchini, making it moist and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the grated zucchini, applesauce, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with plant-based milk, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Make sure to squeeze out any excess moisture from the grated zucchini. For added richness, use unsweetened cocoa powder and consider adding chocolate chips or nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, zucchini dessert, healthy dessert, baked goods, vegetarian cake