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Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dessert
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: cake
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 313kcal
Author: Amanda Carlisle
Moist, delicious, and simply perfect! This Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe makes one of the best cakes ever! A great way to sneak in veggies!
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 eggs large, room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup oil vegetable or canola
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups zucchini fresh, grated
  • 1 cup walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray 13x9 pan with cooking spray
  • Whisk together all dry ingredients in a large bowl
  • Add wet ingredients and mix until well combined but don’t overmix
  • Pour into pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or when a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean
  • Cool completely
  • Dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipping cream if desired

Gluten Free

  • Substitute your favorite gluten free flour blend and double check you other ingredients for hidden gluten.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg