Lightened-Up Chocolate Zucchini Cake (W/ or W/Out Frosting) Recipe

Name: Lightened-Up Chocolate Zucchini Cake (W/ or W/Out Frosting)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 2 tablespoons cocoa; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 cups packed shredded zucchini (Skin and all); ¼ cup butter; ¼ cup vegetable oil; ½ cup applesauce; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder; 4 large egg whites, from large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup dried tart cherry; 8 ounces fat free cream cheese, softened; ½ cup pineapple preserves; ½ cup coconut

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups packed shredded zucchini (Skin and all)
¼ cup butter
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ cup applesauce
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
4 large egg whites, from large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup dried tart cherry
8 ounces fat free cream cheese, softened
½ cup pineapple preserves
½ cup coconut

1
Preheat oven 350 degrees.
2
Sift and then mix all dry ingredients in a food processor with metal blade set aside.
3
In the food processor add butter, oil and sugar mix till creamy.
4
While machine is running, add applesauce through vanilla by way of the feed tube.
5
Add zucchini.
6
Add flour mixture.
7
Add cherries and pulse to mix.
8
Bake in a greased and floured bundt pan for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.
9
In the food processor mix cheese and jam.
10
Spread on cooled cake.
11
Press coconut into frosting of cake.

1146

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 2 tablespoons cocoa, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Lightened-Up Chocolate Zucchini Cake (W/ or W/Out Frosting) 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.

Lightened-Up Chocolate Zucchini Cake (W/ or W/Out Frosting)

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