Chocolate Zucchini Coconut Cake
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4.6
15 reviews
Excellent
Chocolate Zucchini Coconut Cake
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Rich and decadent chocolate zucchini coconut cake topped with toasted coconut frosting! The BEST way to enjoy summer zucchini!
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Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled to room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 3 cups shredded zucchini
- 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
For the Coconut Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup toasted coconut, for sprinkling cake
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9" x 13" pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, wnisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the butter, coconut oil, and sugar until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, beat until smooth. Add the Greek yogurt and mix until combined.
- Slowly mix in the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Fold in the zucchini, coconut, and chocolate chips. Spread batter into prepared pan.
- Bake the cake for 40-45 minutes, until the top springs back lightly when touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove cake from oven and cool completely on a wire cooling rack.
- While the cake is cooling, make the coconut frosting. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and mix until creamy and smooth, about 3 minutes. Add in the coconut and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cake with coconut frosting. Sprinkle toasted coconut over the top of the cake. Cut cake into pieces and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
542kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
170mg
(7%)
Potassium
199mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
50g
(100%)
Vitamin A
621IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 542 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 542kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 50g | 100% |
| Vitamin A | 621IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
15 reviews
Excellent
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