Healthier Zucchini Chocolate Cake / Brownies Recipe

Name: Healthier Zucchini Chocolate Cake / Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup unsalted butter; 1 ¼ cups sugar (could probably go as low as 1 cup); 2 large eggs; ½ cup nonfat yogurt; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ⅓ cup cocoa; 2 cups whole wheat flour; ½ cup soy flour or ½ cup oat flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda (optional. omit for brownies); 1 teaspoon salt; 2 ½ cups zucchini, grated

Servings: persons

½ cup unsalted butter
1 ¼ cups sugar (could probably go as low as 1 cup)
2 large eggs
½ cup nonfat yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla
⅓ cup cocoa
2 cups whole wheat flour
½ cup soy flour or ½ cup oat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda (optional. omit for brownies)
1 teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups zucchini, grated

1
Preheat oven to 325.
2
Sift together cocoa, flours, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
3
Set aside.
4
Cream butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
5
This may take several minutes.
6
Add eggs, yogurt, vanilla and beat until well incorporated.
7
Add butter mixture to flour mixture and stir until just combined.
8
Put in a greased and floured 9 x 13 pan or two 8 inch round pans.
9
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the cake bounces back to the touch (if making brownies, 10-15 minutes extra bake time may be necessary).
10
After it cools, add chocolate frosting if desired.

838

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 ¼ cups sugar (could probably go as low as 1 cup), 2 large eggs, ½ cup nonfat yogurt, and more.

Yes, Healthier Zucchini Chocolate Cake / Brownies 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.

Healthier Zucchini Chocolate Cake / Brownies

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