Chocolate Zucchini Snack Cake

Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Chocolate Zucchini Snack Cake
110 min.
6
526kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful twist on a classic dessert: the Chocolate Zucchini Snack Cake! This gluten-free treat is not only a delicious way to satisfy your cravings, but it also sneaks in some nutritious zucchini, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is moist, rich, and bursting with flavor, thanks to the combination of German chocolate cake mix and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as this cake bakes to perfection, filling the air with a sweet, inviting scent. The addition of chopped nuts and miniature semisweet chocolate chips creates a delightful texture and a burst of chocolatey goodness in every bite. Whether you're serving it at a family gathering, a casual get-together with friends, or simply treating yourself after a long day, this cake is sure to impress.

With a preparation time of just 110 minutes, you can easily whip up this scrumptious dessert and have it ready to share with loved ones. Each slice is a decadent 526 calories, making it a satisfying treat that won't derail your dietary goals. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to bake a cake that not only tastes amazing but also brings a smile to everyone’s face!

Ingredients

  • 1.7 cups german chocolate 
  • cup zucchini shredded unpeeled ( 1 medium)
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • 0.3 cup buttermilk 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.3 cup nuts chopped
  • 0.3 cup semisweet chocolate chips miniature

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom and side of 9- or 8-inch round or square cake pan with baking spray with flour.
  2. In large bowl, beat cake mix, zucchini, cinnamon, cloves, buttermilk, oil and egg with electric mixer on low speed until moistened, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  3. Pour into pan.
  4. Sprinkle evenly with nuts and chocolate chips.
  5. Bake 9-inch pan 27 to 35 minutes, 8-inch pan 32 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

Calories526kcal
Protein2.45%
Fat58.64%
Carbs38.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.44
Glycemic Load
0.51
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
6.3813044040099%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:526.14kcal
26.31%
Fat:33.48g
51.5%
Saturated Fat:15.37g
96.05%
Carbohydrates:49.98g
16.66%
Net Carbohydrates:48.34g
17.58%
Sugar:37.28g
41.43%
Cholesterol:28.97mg
9.66%
Sodium:24.4mg
1.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:8.48mg
2.83%
Protein:3.15g
6.29%
Iron:6.16mg
34.22%
Manganese:0.34mg
17%
Copper:0.22mg
10.96%
Vitamin K:10.1µg
9.62%
Magnesium:36.66mg
9.16%
Phosphorus:82.75mg
8.28%
Fiber:1.64g
6.55%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.13%
Selenium:3.5µg
5%
Potassium:170.42mg
4.87%
Zinc:0.69mg
4.61%
Vitamin C:3.73mg
4.52%
Vitamin E:0.55mg
3.64%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.56%
Calcium:31.16mg
3.12%
Folate:11.93µg
2.98%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
2.95%
Vitamin B3:0.48mg
2.38%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.15%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.15%
Vitamin A:103.82IU
2.08%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.84%