Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Hey there! Looking for a deliciously moist and chocolaty treat that sneaks in some veggies? Well, you're in luck because I've got just the recipe for you! This zucchini chocolate loaf is a family favorite and perfect for any occasion. So, roll up your sleeves, preheat that oven, and let's get baking!
Ingredients
- - 2 cups all-purpose flour
- - 2 cups white sugar
- - 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- - 2 teaspoons baking soda
- - 1 teaspoon baking powder
- - 1/2 teaspoon salt
- - 4 eggs
- - 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- - 3 cups grated zucchini
- - 3/4 cup chopped walnuts optional
- - Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan to ensure our loaf comes out easily later on.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
- Add the eggs and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until everything is well combined and you have a smooth batter.
- Now, it's time to fold in the star of the show – the grated zucchini! Gently fold in the zucchini until it's evenly distributed throughout the batter. If you're opting for the walnuts, now's the time to fold those in too.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Pop the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. This ensures our loaf is perfectly baked through.
- Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a bit before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, sprinkle the top of the loaf with powdered sugar for a little extra sweetness and a pretty finish.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy the chocolaty, zucchini goodness! This loaf is sure to disappear fast, so you might want to make a double batch next time!
Notes
There you have it! A simple yet scrumptious recipe that'll have everyone asking for seconds. Happy baking!