Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with our Chocolate Lover’s Zucchini Cake! This moist and decadent cake perfectly blends rich chocolate flavor with the subtle sweetness of grated zucchini, creating an irresistible treat that satisfies your sweet tooth while sneaking in some veggies. Ideal for any occasion—be it birthdays, family gatherings, or a cozy night in—this delightful cake is easy to prepare, making it accessible for bakers of all levels. Topped with a luscious chocolate frosting, every slice promises a burst of flavor that will impress your guests and leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup milk
- 2 ¼ cups grated zucchini
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a Bundt pan.
- In a bowl, mix sugar, oil, and eggs until creamy; add vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients; stir in milk.
- Fold in grated zucchini.
- Pour batter into Bundt pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before frosting with chocolate icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg