Chocolate Zucchini Cake With Dark Chocolate
Bake this easy Chocolate Zucchini Cake with dark chocolate. Moist, rich, and full of flavor. No mixer needed, just a bowl and spatula.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 2¾ tablespoons Dutch unprocessed cocoa unsweetend
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 eggs size L
- 1 cup sunflower oil
- 1 zucchini grated (about 3 cups, 400–450 grams)
- 5⅔ oz. dark chocolate chips
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to
350 °F or 
320 °F. Grease a loaf tin (10 inches - 25 cm) with oil. - In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups sugar, 2¾ tablespoons Dutch unprocessed cocoa, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Add eggs and oil, and stir with a spatula until combined.4 eggs, 1 cup sunflower oil
- Fold in zucchini and dark chocolate chunks.5⅔ oz. dark chocolate chips, 1 zucchini
- Pour the batter into the loaf tin.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool to room temperature before slicing.
NOTES
1. Can I taste the zucchini in this cake? No, the zucchini is only there for texture and moisture—you won’t taste it at all.
2. Can I make this recipe as cupcakes instead of a loaf? Yes, this batter makes about 24 cupcakes. Bake them for around 20 minutes.
3. Lactose-free: This recipe is lactose-free when you use dark chocolate with a high percentage of cacao (but be sure to check the label of the chocolate).
4. Variations
- Replace dark chocolate with milk chocolate for a sweeter flavor.
- Add ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Swap cinnamon for a teaspoon of espresso powder for a mocha twist.
- Room temperature: Wrap tightly; keeps for 2 days.
- Freezer: Wrap twice in plastic, store up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before serving.
- Cupcakes: Freeze well, perfect for lunchbox treats.
Nutrition
Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 385mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 136IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Iron: 2mg
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