Description
Discover the delightful world of dessert recipes using zucchini, where nutritious vegetables meet sweet indulgence, creating moist and flavorful treats perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, mix together the grated zucchini, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Step 3: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Step 6: Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Step 7: Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Remove excess moisture from the grated zucchini to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (100g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: zucchini dessert, healthy dessert, chocolate zucchini cake, moist cake, vegetable dessert