Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolaty goodness of this Gluten-Free Chocolate Zucchini Cake! Perfectly moist and decadent, this cake is a guilt-free delight that’s both vegan and refined sugar-free. Packed with nutritious ingredients like zucchini and sweet potatoes, it strikes the ideal balance between indulgence and health. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself to a delicious dessert, this cake will satisfy your chocolate cravings without any gluten. It’s easy enough for novice bakers to whip up and versatile enough to serve at birthdays, picnics, or as a sweet snack throughout the week. Elevate your dessert experience with various toppings or enjoy it on its own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cup brown rice flour
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 1/3 cup coconut milk
- 2 small cooked sweet potatoes
- 1 cup sunflower seed butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a springform pan.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a food processor; transfer to a large bowl.
- In another bowl, mix wet ingredients until well combined.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and blend gently.
- Stir in grated zucchini until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 40-45 minutes.
- Let cool for at least 30 minutes before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg