Chocolate Apple Zucchini Picnic Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Apple Zucchini Picnic Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shredded zucchini; 1 cup shredded apple; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks; 1/2 cup pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds)

Servings: persons

1 cup shredded zucchini
1 cup shredded apple
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
1/2 cup pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish and set aside.
2
Stir zucchini, apple, eggs, brown sugar, olive oil, and vanilla extract together in a bowl.
3
Sift whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and baking powder together in a separate bowl; gently stir into the zucchini and apple mixture until fully incorporated. Spoon batter into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle chocolate chunks and pepitas over the batter.
4
Bake in preheated oven until a tester comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool before slicing.

877

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shredded zucchini, 1 cup shredded apple, 2 eggs, lightly beaten, 3/4 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Apple Zucchini Picnic Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Apple Zucchini Picnic Cake

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