Chocolate Zucchini Roll

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Chocolate Zucchini Roll
35 min.
10
335kcal

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Looking for a delicious and vegetarian-friendly treat that's sure to impress? Look no further than this Chocolate Zucchini Roll! This scrumptious recipe is not only vegetarian but also ready in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for a quick dessert or snack. With a serving size of 10, you can share this tasty delight with friends and family. Each serving contains only 335 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

This Chocolate Zucchini Roll is a unique twist on the classic dessert, incorporating the nutritious zucchini into a rich and moist chocolate cake. The roll is filled with a creamy, dreamy cream cheese filling, perfectly complementing the chocolate flavor. The best part? This recipe requires only common kitchen equipment like a bowl, frying pan, oven, wire rack, baking pan, and kitchen towels, making it accessible for cooks of all skill levels.

So why not give this Chocolate Zucchini Roll a try? It's the perfect blend of healthful ingredients and indulgent chocolate flavor, sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Plus, it's a great way to sneak some veggies into your loved ones' diets!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • 10 servings powdered sugar 
  • cup powdered sugar 
  • ounces cream cheese softened
  •  eggs 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • cup zucchini shredded peeled

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • baking pan
  • kitchen towels

Directions

  1. Line a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with waxed paper. Grease the paper; set aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs for 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar; beat for 2 minutes or until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored. Stir in zucchini and vanilla.
  2. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to egg mixture until well blended. (batter will be thick).
  3. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
  4. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes. Invert onto a kitchen towel dusted with cocoa. Gently peel off waxed paper.
  5. Roll up cake in the towel jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth.
  7. Unroll cake; spread filling evenly over cake to within 1/2 in. of edges.
  8. Roll up again.
  9. Place seam side down on a serving platter. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

Calories335kcal
Protein6.22%
Fat37.46%
Carbs56.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.21
Glycemic Load
17.75
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
6.7317391944968%

Flavonoids

Catechin
2.79mg
Epicatechin
8.45mg
Quercetin
0.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:334.7kcal
16.74%
Fat:14.46g
22.25%
Saturated Fat:8.29g
51.81%
Carbohydrates:48.93g
16.31%
Net Carbohydrates:46.77g
17.01%
Sugar:35.96g
39.96%
Cholesterol:84.21mg
28.07%
Sodium:296.81mg
12.9%
Alcohol:0.28g
100%
Alcohol %:0.33%
100%
Caffeine:9.89mg
3.3%
Protein:5.4g
10.8%
Selenium:11.15µg
15.93%
Manganese:0.32mg
15.84%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.1%
Vitamin A:543.08IU
10.86%
Copper:0.2mg
10.24%
Phosphorus:101.72mg
10.17%
Folate:35.65µg
8.91%
Fiber:2.16g
8.63%
Iron:1.52mg
8.43%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.86%
Magnesium:30.4mg
7.6%
Zinc:0.72mg
4.78%
Potassium:163.37mg
4.67%
Vitamin B3:0.93mg
4.63%
Vitamin B5:0.43mg
4.3%
Calcium:42.59mg
4.26%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.33%
Vitamin E:0.5mg
3.31%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.95%
Vitamin C:2.23mg
2.7%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.76%
Vitamin K:1.65µg
1.57%
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