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Chocolate Zucchini Cake


  • Author: clarawhitmore
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

Moist, rich, and full of hidden veggie goodness, this Chocolate Zucchini Cake is a chocolate lover’s dream with a wholesome twist. Infused with cinnamon and studded with crunchy walnuts, it’s the kind of cake that surprises and delights with every bite.

 


Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups white sugar

¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp salt

1½ cups vegetable oil

4 large eggs

3 cups shredded zucchini

¾ cup chopped walnuts


Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.

 

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

 

Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in oil and eggs until well blended. Fold in zucchini and walnuts.

 

Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

 

Cool & Serve: Let cool in the pan before slicing. Frost with your favorite chocolate icing or enjoy as is.

 

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 min
  • Category: Dessert

Nutrition

  • Calories: 410
  • Fat: 24g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g