Description
A decadent, moist chocolate cake that uses shredded zucchini to create a tender crumb and rich texture without tasting like vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups finely grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9-inch pan.
- Whisk flour, cocoa, and baking soda together.
- Beat eggs and sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
- Fold in grated zucchini.
- Stir dry ingredients into wet batter until combined.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American