Chocolate Lover’s Zucchini Cake
Indulge in the rich and moist Chocolate Lover’s Zucchini Cake, a delightful twist on traditional chocolate cake. This cake combines deep chocolate flavor with the hidden goodness of grated zucchini, ensuring every bite is both decadent and nutritious. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this cake is topped with luscious chocolate frosting that will have even the most discerning chocoholics coming back for more. Plus, it’s a sneaky way to incorporate vegetables into your dessert! With its easy preparation and versatile serving options, this cake is bound to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
- 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
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- 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
- ½ cup milk
- 2 ¼ cups grated zucchini
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Fold in grated zucchini until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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