Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Dairy Free
Health score
3%
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
60 min.
10
473kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful dessert that combines the rich, indulgent flavor of chocolate with the unexpected twist of zucchini, then this Chocolate Zucchini Cake is the perfect recipe for you! Not only is it dairy-free, making it suitable for those with dietary restrictions, but it also packs a hidden nutritional punch with the addition of grated zucchini. This cake is incredibly moist and decadent, ensuring that every bite is a heavenly experience.

Imagine a warm slice of cake, topped with a drizzle of chocolate glaze, melting in your mouth as the rich cocoa flavor dances on your palate. The combination of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg adds a warm, comforting aroma that will fill your kitchen and entice everyone around. Plus, with the use of raw cane sugar and mini dairy-free chocolate chips, you can enjoy this treat without compromising on taste or your dietary choices.

Ready in just 60 minutes, this Chocolate Zucchini Cake serves 10, making it an ideal dessert for gatherings, celebrations, or simply a sweet treat to enjoy at home. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. So, roll up your sleeves, grab your mixing bowl, and get ready to impress your family and friends with this deliciously unique dessert!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon allspice 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • cup cane sugar raw (check the sugar if you are trying to keep it vegan)
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • 0.3 cup cocoa 
  • tablespoons cocoa powder 
  • cup dairy free chocolate chips mini
  • tablespoons flax meal 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup nondairy margarine melted
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 cup chocolate soymilk such as zensoy soymilk organic
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • tablespoons water 
  • cups zucchini grated

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F, grease a 9X13” pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Mix flax and water in a small dish, set aside.Sift baking soda, flour, cocoa and spices, set aside.In a mixing bowl, mix margarine, oil, sugar, flax and water mixture and soymilk.
  3. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the zucchini, then fold in chocolate chips.
  4. Bake 35-45 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, and drizzle with chocolate powdered sugar glaze if desired…enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories473kcal
Protein4.87%
Fat38.38%
Carbs56.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.55
Glycemic Load
31.44
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
9.7143478263979%

Flavonoids

Catechin
2.04mg
Epicatechin
6.19mg
Quercetin
0.48mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:472.59kcal
23.63%
Fat:21.13g
32.51%
Saturated Fat:6.41g
40.06%
Carbohydrates:70.28g
23.43%
Net Carbohydrates:66.31g
24.11%
Sugar:41.28g
45.87%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:191.37mg
8.32%
Alcohol:0.14g
100%
Alcohol %:0.12%
100%
Caffeine:7.24mg
2.42%
Protein:6.03g
12.07%
Manganese:0.44mg
21.76%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.35%
Iron:3.45mg
19.15%
Folate:69.28µg
17.32%
Selenium:11.92µg
17.03%
Fiber:3.97g
15.87%
Vitamin K:14.69µg
13.99%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.96%
Vitamin B3:2.46mg
12.32%
Copper:0.21mg
10.71%
Magnesium:33.13mg
8.28%
Vitamin E:1.18mg
7.9%
Phosphorus:77.27mg
7.73%
Vitamin A:367.25IU
7.34%
Vitamin C:5.34mg
6.47%
Calcium:60.51mg
6.05%
Potassium:179.6mg
5.13%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.66%
Zinc:0.61mg
4.06%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.25%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.16%