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Chocolate Zucchini Snack Cake

Chocolate Zucchini Snack Cake

This Chocolate Zucchini Snack Cake is a deliciously moist dessert that cleverly hides healthful zucchini in a rich chocolate batter.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • 1 medium zucchini (about 1 cup grated)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Grater

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar until combined.
  4. In another bowl, mix eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients along with the grated zucchini.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips gently until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 10g

Notes

Feel free to experiment with substitutes like coconut flour for a gluten-free option or nuts for added texture.

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