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Chocolate Zucchini Cake finished dish

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Recipe card for Chocolate Zucchini Cake.
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Servings: 9 servings
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup grated zucchini about 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup milk of choice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips plus extra for topping, optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. Add the grated zucchini, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips and mix gently.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth out the top.
  6. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top if desired.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
  8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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