Chocolate Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake-so rich, moist and full of chocolatey flavor!
As a child, I had to be the pickiest eater out there. So I understand when my middle child, Cassie, won’t eat most things. But I still have to try.
I’ll try and sneak fruits and veggies into other, delicious treats and see if she notices. Like these Apple Oatmeal Cookies, she loved them! She can be stubborn though, I made a chocolate cake with applesauce one time. She loved it but when I told her what was in it, she stopped eating it, and was mad at me for days.
It’s ok, I like peace and quiet.
Every year we are fortunate to have friends with abundant gardens, this year summer came early and I was gifted with a big bag of Zucchini. I’d had this recipe bookmarked for months.
This cake is delicious, moist and Cassie had another slice, even after she knew there was zucchini in it. So it must be good!
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake
adapted from Family Kitchen
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa (I used Hersheys)
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups packed grated zucchini, I left the skin on
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl, just till blended. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl beat eggs and sugar until fluffy. Add in oil and vanilla, beat again till well combined and oil doesn't separate after sitting for a few minutes.
- Blend egg mixture to flour mixture. Beat till blended but don't over beat. It'll be the consistency of thick brownie batter.
- Fold in zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into 2 greased or sprayed loaf pans.
- Bake in a preheated 350 dergee over for 50-60 minutes. Test for doneness using a toothpick.
- Let cool for 20 minutes in pan before removing to rack to cool completely.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar, slice and serve.
Notes
recipe source ChocolateChocolateandmore.com
And here are a few more great chocolate recipes-
Midnight Mint Chocolate Cupcakes
Carol | a cup of mascarpone says
Looks amazing, Joan! Adore baking with zucchini!! Pinned!!!
Joan Hayes says
Thanks Carol, I’m with you, I always look forward to Zucchini in the summer!
Shaunta Morris says
I made this wonderful loaf for family and friends. Everyone loved it. I added walnuts because I love nuts.
Joan Hayes says
Shaunta, that’s a great idea, I’ll be adding some to my next loaf too!
Lauralee says
We made this tonight and it was delicious! Thanks!!
Joan Hayes says
So glad you enjoyed it lauralee!
Lisa Garcia says
Hi, my quick breads turned out very flat even though they were cooked all the way through. I’d like to put this recipe in either a bundt or a single loaf pan. How would the temp and cooking time change?
Thanks for your help. It tastes amazing by the way!
Kathy Littlefield says
I just made this in a bundt pan and didn’t change the oven temp or cooking time, haven’t tasted it yet, but so far so good. I used too much baking soda, I grabbed the tablespoon instead of the teaspoon! Whoops
Sandra Lappe says
Looks and sounds tasty and easy! Just one question, can I use frozen zucchini instead of fresh? If I do, should I drain and dry it before using?
Joan Hayes says
Yes you can use frozen, let it thaw then squeeze any excess water out of it before using.
Carol says
Wow . . . 1 cup of oil ??? That is the most oil I’ve ever seen in a recipe. But it does look delicious. Moderation I suppose is the key!
Carol says
This recipe looks so yummy. One question, do you use a 9×5 pan or an 8 1/2 x 11 pan? Thanks. Can’t wait to try this recipe.
Joan Hayes says
I use a 9 x 5 loaf pan, happy baking!
Debra says
This was delicious. I used gluten free all purpose flour, added zanthem gum and doubled baking powder. It tastes like a cakey brownie. Great flavor. Next time I’ll add some cinnamon. Coconut would also be a great addition.
Caterina says
The pictures look amazing! But how finely grated must the zucchini be? Does it affect the texture? Can someone who doesn’t like zucchini actually taste it or see it?
Joan Hayes says
I just use a regular grater to grate the zucchini as you can see in the photo. I can tell you my picky eater (the one who I have to make things like this when she’s not at home so she doesn’t know I’ve snuck something healthy into her sweets) loves this cake!
Sar says
They tasted really great, but I struggled with the batter. It was a little too thick and my mixer overheated so I had to mix in shifts. Just a little warning to those of you not working with superpowerful ones!
Lolly says
I used applesauce in place of veg oil and added 1 tsp cinnamon. Very delicious! Bake and take with us camping.
Rosemary says
I think I’ll use the applesauce as well. Hopefully it will turn out.
Becky says
I had to tell you how much my family LOVES this cake!!! I just made the recipe for the 3rd time in about 2 weeks and both my kids and husband can’t get enough. With about 15 home grown zucchini in the refrigerator on any given day starting around July, this is really a perfect summer dessert. I love that it’s a little bit healthier thanks to the zucchini, and I love that my 4 year old knows there is zucchini in it and loves it anyway. Thank you so much for sharing this!!!
Joan Hayes says
That’s awesome! This cake also freezes well so you can make extra and have it in the fall again!
Lorrie says
I just found this recipe and just made it!! Love it. Moist and delicious! I used applesauce to replace the oil and made it in 5 mini loaf pans to freeze for the winter. Have 12 more zucchini, thinking of making more. Do you have any nutrition information?
Joan Hayes says
Love that you made mini loaves, perfect portion control. I don’t have nutritional information but there are several apps available online that might help you.
Amy says
Hi, this reminds me of a recipe I used to make with my mom when I was a child. I was thinking of making this and cooking it in Mini-muffin tins for the kids’ school lunches.ant wait to try it!
Joan Hayes says
This will be great as muffins and perfect as a treat in their lunches!