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Greek Yogurt Chocolate Zucchini Cake

This healthy Chocolate Zucchini Cake is an easy dessert recipe with just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 slices (or 16 smaller slices)
Calories: 1588 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) Box Chocolate Cake mix
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt (I used nonfat here, but any variety will work)
  • 1 cup milk (I used 2% milk, but any variety will work -- including almond milk or other dairy-free milk)
  • 1 cup finely-shredded zucchini
  • Optional: vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and/or sprinkles for serving

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees for shiny metal or glass pans, or 325 degrees for dark or nonstick pans. Spray a 13-inch x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Wrap grated zucchini in a dish towel and wring out most of the liquid. Set aside.
  3. Combine dry cake mix, yogurt and milk in a large bowl. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until completely combined. Fold in zucchini.
  4. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
  5. Bake in the oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow to cool slightly in pan before cutting and serving.

Notes

  • Mix up the flavors! Use a lemon cake mix to make a Lemon Zucchini Cake or a white cake mix to make a White Zucchini Cake. Spice cake would also be delicious!
  • Make your zucchini cake with chocolate chips, or stir in chopped walnuts or pecans.
  • Add your own store-bought chocolate or vanilla frosting, or make a zucchini cake with cream cheese frosting by using the cream cheese frosting from this recipe.
  • I like to use a fine grater so that the zucchini bakes right into the cake and is undetectable in the finished product. It adds moisture, but nothing else! If you like more texture in your cake, you can use a larger grate to shred your zucchini.
  • Make sure to use a dish towel to squeeze excess liquid from your grated zucchini. This will prevent the cake from being dense and flat after baking.
  • Top each slice with a dollop of whipped cream and a few rainbow sprinkles
  • Pair the cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate or caramel syrup

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/12 of the cake Calories 158.8kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 5.4g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1.7g (3%) Saturated Fat 1.5g (8%) Cholesterol 1.7mg (1%) Sodium 337.9mg (14%) Potassium 75.1mg (2%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 17g (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12slices (or 16 smaller slices)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1588

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/12 of the cake
Calories 158.8kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 5.4g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1.7g 3%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Cholesterol 1.7mg 1%
Sodium 337.9mg 14%
Potassium 75.1mg 2%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 17g 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.