Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Health score
1%
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
55 min.
16
336kcal

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Looking for a delicious and guilt-free dessert that's perfect for any occasion? Look no further than this Chocolate Zucchini Cake! This scrumptious treat combines the rich, indulgent flavors of chocolate and zucchini into one mouth-watering cake that's sure to impress. With a moist texture and a hint of spice from cinnamon and cloves, this cake is a crowd-pleaser that's perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Not only is this Chocolate Zucchini Cake incredibly tasty, but it's also a healthier option when it comes to dessert. Made with a cup of shredded zucchini, this cake adds a boost of nutrients and fiber to your sweet treat. Plus, with a caloric breakdown of only 336 calories per serving, you can indulge in this cake without feeling too guilty.

This recipe is easy to follow and requires minimal equipment - just a bowl, an oven, and a baking pan. In under an hour, you can whip up a delicious Chocolate Zucchini Cake that's perfect for serving at your next get-together or family gathering. So what are you waiting for? Dive into this heavenly dessert and savor every bite!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • cup butter softened
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk 
  •  eggs lightly beaten
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • 0.5 cup nuts chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup semi chocolate chips 
  • 1.5 cups sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  • cups zucchini shredded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. In a bowl, cream butter, oil and sugar.
  2. Add eggs, milk and vanilla; mix well.
  3. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in zucchini.
  4. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.
  5. Sprinkle with nuts and chocolate chips.
  6. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until cake tests done.

Nutrition Facts

Calories336kcal
Protein5.41%
Fat48.67%
Carbs45.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.98
Glycemic Load
24.29
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.225652233414%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.87mg
Epicatechin
2.64mg
Quercetin
0.24mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:335.59kcal
16.78%
Fat:18.6g
28.62%
Saturated Fat:9.52g
59.49%
Carbohydrates:39.48g
13.16%
Net Carbohydrates:37.4g
13.6%
Sugar:21.67g
24.08%
Cholesterol:52.13mg
17.38%
Sodium:264.55mg
11.5%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.11%
100%
Caffeine:7.93mg
2.64%
Protein:4.65g
9.3%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.35%
Selenium:9.54µg
13.63%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.91%
Folate:45.54µg
11.38%
Copper:0.22mg
11.14%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.16%
Iron:1.81mg
10.04%
Phosphorus:94.54mg
9.45%
Magnesium:35.69mg
8.92%
Vitamin A:431.34IU
8.63%
Fiber:2.08g
8.31%
Vitamin B3:1.53mg
7.65%
Zinc:0.71mg
4.76%
Potassium:163.03mg
4.66%
Vitamin K:4.77µg
4.54%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.82%
Calcium:37.31mg
3.73%
Vitamin C:2.79mg
3.39%
Vitamin B5:0.32mg
3.21%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.17%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
1.96%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.38%