Zucchini Chocolate Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist and flavorful zucchini chocolate cake that combines the richness of cocoa and chocolate chips with the subtle sweetness of zucchini. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, it appeals to chocolate lovers and those seeking a veggie-infused treat that stays moist and delicious.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1/2 cup cooking oil
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup sour milk
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Cream the margarine, cooking oil, and sugar together.
  2. Add eggs, vanilla, and sour milk; beat well.
  3. Stir in grated zucchini.
  4. Add dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cloves, cinnamon, cocoa) and mix until combined.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan.
  6. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of the batter.
  7. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1129 kcal 56% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.5g 31% DV
Total Fat 71g 91% DV
Carbs 108.9g 40% DV
Fiber 20.6g 74% DV
Sugar 17.2g 34% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19601mg 100% DV
Potassium 1407mg 30% DV
Cholesterol 66.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 20.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 14.1mg 16% DV
Calcium 1810.8mg 100% DV
Iron 12.6mg 70% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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