Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe

June 01, 2023 Post a Comment

Ingredients

This decadent Chocolate Zucchini Cake is made with simple ingredients you may already have in your pantry. You’ll need:

-1 cup (2 sticks) of butter, softened

-2 cups of sugar

-3 eggs

-3 cups of all-purpose flour

-3/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder

-1 teaspoon baking soda

-1/2 teaspoon baking powder

-1 teaspoon of salt

-2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

-1 cup of sour cream

-2 cups of shredded zucchini

-1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips

-3/4 cup of chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla and mix until combined.

In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Add the sour cream and mix until combined.

Fold in the zucchini, chocolate chips, and walnuts. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.

Bake for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

One slice of this Chocolate Zucchini Cake contains approximately:

-300 calories

-12 grams of fat

-45 grams of carbohydrates

-4 grams of fiber

-5 grams of protein

-140 milligrams of sodium

-25 milligrams of cholesterol

Serving Suggestion

This Chocolate Zucchini Cake is best served fresh. If you have any leftovers, cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cake for up to 3 months.

This cake is a delicious way to use up some of the zucchini from your garden. It’s a moist and decadent dessert that’s sure to be a hit with your family. Enjoy!