Never Know It's Good For You Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Never Know It's Good For You Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cup All purpose Flour ( or use half white, half wholewheat flour); 1 1/2 cup Soft brown sugar; 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder; 2 tsp Baking Soda; 1 tsp Cinnamon; 1 tsp Ground nutmeg; 1 tsp Salt; 1 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/3 cup Apple sauce, preferably unsweetened and smooth; 2 Eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tsp Vanilla extract; 2 cup Grated zucchini; 3 tbsp sunflower or olive oil

Servings: persons

1 1/3 cup All purpose Flour ( or use half white, half wholewheat flour)
1 1/2 cup Soft brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
2 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Ground nutmeg
1 tsp Salt
1 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/3 cup Apple sauce, preferably unsweetened and smooth
2 Eggs, lightly beaten
2 tsp Vanilla extract
2 cup Grated zucchini
3 tbsp sunflower or olive oil

1
Preheat oven to 350F or 170c fan oven.
2
Spray a 9 inch Bundt tin with non-stick cake release spray
3
Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
4
So, add flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, spices, salt and cocoa powder and stir to combine.
5
Add applesauce, eggs and vanilla.
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Lastly stir in grated zucchini.
7
Pour into the prepared tin and place in oven.
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Bake for about an hour.
9
Check two thirds of the way through and cover top with aluminium foil if it is getting too brown and crispy.
10
I check every few minute after 50 minutes with a skewer inserted into the middle to check for doneness .
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The skewer should come out clean with only a couple of crumbs attached.
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This is a very moist, clean tasting chocolatey chocolate cake.
13
My family never guessed it was fat free and contained fruit and veg.
14
I just added a topping of Glace Icing made with powdered sugar and water with cocoa to taste.
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Enjoy
16
Please note that I originally posted this recipe omitting the oil.
17
I apologise for this oversight.

753

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 cup All purpose Flour ( or use half white, half wholewheat flour), 1 1/2 cup Soft brown sugar, 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder, 2 tsp Baking Soda, and more.

Yes, Never Know It's Good For You Chocolate 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.

Never Know It's Good For You Chocolate Cake

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