Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with Chocolate Lover’s Zucchini Cake! This delightful twist on traditional chocolate cake combines rich, decadent flavors with the surprising moistness of fresh zucchini, making it a deliciously healthy option for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a gathering, or treating yourself to something special, this cake is sure to impress. With its easy-to-follow recipe and versatile serving suggestions, you’ll find yourself reaching for seconds (and thirds!). Top it off with rich chocolate frosting or serve it plain for an irresistible treat that everyone will love!
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
- 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, combine sugar and oil until smooth; add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture alternating with milk; fold in the grated zucchini.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg