Description
Indulge in the delightful decadence of Chocolate Lover’s Zucchini Cake, a unique twist on classic chocolate cake that’s both rich and moist. This delectable dessert ingeniously incorporates grated zucchini, making it a fantastic way to sneak in vegetables while satisfying your sweet tooth. Topped with creamy chocolate frosting, this cake is perfect for any occasion—from birthday celebrations to casual family gatherings. Impress your guests and family alike with this scrumptious yet surprisingly wholesome treat that proves desserts can be both indulgent and nutritious.
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until well combined. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture while alternating with milk until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini using a rubber spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before frosting with a mixture of melted butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, whole milk, and vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg