Zucchini Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Zucchini Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. sliced zucchini (2/3 medium); salt; 2 c. flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa; 3 large eggs; 2 c. sugar; 1/2 c. vegetable oil; 3/4 c. buttermilk; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. grated orange rind; 1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts; Topping Glaze

Servings: persons

2 c. sliced zucchini (2/3 medium)
salt
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa
3 large eggs
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. vegetable oil
3/4 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. grated orange rind
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
Topping Glaze

1
Put zucchini in saucepan with 1/2 cup water or orange juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
2
Cover; cook gently until tender, enough to mash or puree (10 minutes).
3
Drain and mash or puree in blender. You should have about 1 cup.
4
Sift flour with baking soda and powder, spices, cocoa and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
5
Beat eggs in separate bowl until fluffy.
6
Gradually add sugar; mix thoroughly. Slowly beat in oil.
7
Beat to keep mixture light.
8
Mix zucchini and buttermilk.
9
Stir flour mixture into egg mixture.
10
Blend on low speed until well mixed.
11
Stir in vanilla, orange rind and nuts. Pour into a greased and floured 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
12
Bake at 350u00b0 until cake shrinks slightly from sides and toothpick comes clean when stuck in center.

2052

kcal

Calories

116

Fat

235

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: 2 c. sliced zucchini (2/3 medium), salt, 2 c. flour, 1 tsp. baking soda, and more.

Yes, Zucchini 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.

Zucchini Chocolate Cake

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