Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Chocolate Chips
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Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Chocolate Chips
Description
This cake starts with creaming butter, canola oil, eggs, and sugar together to create a smooth base. Buttermilk and vanilla are added for moisture and aroma. The dry ingredients—flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt—are sifted and mixed in carefully to avoid overworking the batter, which keeps the cake tender. Grated zucchini is folded in, adding moisture and subtle vegetable sweetness without overpowering the chocolate. Semi-sweet chocolate chips scattered on top melt slightly during baking, enriching the chocolate character.
Baked at 325°F in a greased pan, baking times vary slightly depending on pan size but aim for a moist yet fully cooked center. The final texture is soft with a tender crumb and a mild chocolate flavor complemented by the zucchini's natural moisture. The cake is moist and comforting without being heavy or overly sweet.
This dessert works well for gatherings or as an everyday treat and showcases a simple way to include vegetables in baked goods. Its balance of flavors and textures makes it approachable for various tastes.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- ½ cup canola oil
- 1 ¾ cups white sugar
- 2 egg
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 4 Tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups zucchini grated
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9x13 inch pan or two 8x8 inch pans with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl cream butter, oil, eggs and sugar. Add buttermilk and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Sift dry ingredients together. Mix into creamed mixture until just combined. Stir in zucchini.
- Spread in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan or 2 - 8x8 inch pans. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top.
- Bake in preheated oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 40-45 minutes for the 9x13 inch pan or 35 minutes for the 8x8 inch pan.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 460 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 460kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 219mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 255mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 295IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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