Chocolate Sourdough Zucchini Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Sourdough Zucchini Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CAKE:; 1-3/4 cup Sugar; 1/2 cups Vegetable Oil; 1/2 cups Butter; 2 whole Eggs; 2 cups Flour; 4 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 cup Fresh Sourdough Starter; 2 cups Shredded Zucchini; FOR THE TOPPING:; 1 cup Chocolate Chips; 2 Tablespoons Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon

Servings: persons

FOR THE CAKE:
1-3/4 cup Sugar
1/2 cups Vegetable Oil
1/2 cups Butter
2 whole Eggs
2 cups Flour
4 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Fresh Sourdough Starter
2 cups Shredded Zucchini
FOR THE TOPPING:
1 cup Chocolate Chips
2 Tablespoons Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon

1
Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare a 9 X 13 pan by lightly oiling or spraying it with cooking spray. Set aside. Shred a medium sized zucchini-you'll need 2 cups.
2
In a large bowl cream together sugar, oil, butter and eggs. Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt and mix to combine. With mixer running, add sourdough starter. Stir in shredded zucchini. Pour into prepared pan.
3
In a small bowl mix together topping ingredients and sprinkle over the top of the cake. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
4
To make without sourdough: Increase flour to 2 1/2 cups and add 1/2 cup buttermilk instead of sourdough starter.
5
Recipe adapted from Buhler Centennial Cookbook published in 1988.

1174

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CAKE:, 1-3/4 cup Sugar, 1/2 cups Vegetable Oil, 1/2 cups Butter, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Sourdough Zucchini 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 Sourdough Zucchini Cake

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