Chocolate Zucchini Cake
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Chocolate Zucchini Cake
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Easy, one-bowl chocolate zucchini cake is a delicious way to use zucchini!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup warm water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F (175 degrees C).
- Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. Set aside.
- Grate zucchini and place in colander while you continue with recipe.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oil and buttermilk until well-combined.
- Whisk in the eggs until well-combined.
- Add the vanilla and whisk until well-combined.
- Add the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk until combined.
- Fold in the zucchini until combined.
- Whisk in the water just until combined.
- Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cake completely before frosting with your favorite frosting.
Notes
- Zucchini: There's no need to peel or squeeze the zucchini dry. Simply place the zucchini in a colander while you continue with the recipe.
- Buttermilk: Regular or low-fat buttermilk will work. If you don't have buttermilk, you can make an easy substitute with this recipe.
- Cinnamon: The cinnamon adds a bit of extra flavor, but you can omit it if you prefer.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
189mg
(8%)
Potassium
116mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
88IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 189mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 88IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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