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
Lynne @ 365 Days of Baking says
YUM! I could definitely use a piece of this this morning! What a great way to start the day, Joan!
I hope you have a most wonderful Thursday! XOXOX
Bobbi says
Sounds amazing!!! I have to try this! Pinning it!!!
Winnie says
I’ve tried chocolate-zucchini cake once and it was good, but honestly your cake looks much(!) better so I’d really love to try your recipe
Heather Kinnaird says
sounds delicious
Miz Helen says
Rich, Moist and Chocolate, even a veggie, what more is there? This is an awesome recipe! Hope you have a great holiday week end and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Emma @ Food, Fork & Good says
This looks amazing! I have a craving for some chocolate cake now =]
Recipes We Love says
yummy… i will be trying this
booklady63 says
I’m definitely trying this out on my picky boys!
SerenaB says
Stopping by from My Crowded Kitchen Fabulous Friday! This looks amazing! Have a fabulous weekend!
twelve-O-eight says
Oh this looks so yummy! Pinned it, and following you!!!
Tanya 🙂
Debra Kapellakis says
Looks amazingly yummy!
Michelles Tasty Creations says
Joan, I already printed this earlier this morning and can’t wait to try it out.Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday last week. I can’t wait to see what you link up this week. Have a great day.
Michelle
Miz Helen says
Congratulations,
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you have a wonderful week end and enjoy your new Red Plate.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says
This looks amazing!! It is definitely going in my to-do file!! 🙂 Thanks for linking up – I featured you today as a Crush of the Week! https://www.flamingotoes.com/2012/06/crush-of-the-week-think-pink-features-52/
Aimee says
This looks so good. Pinned for when those zucchini harvest! Thanks Joan!
Anonymous says
any chance you’ve made this in a GF option?
Teddi says
I am going to make this in a GF version. I use Better Batter flour, double the baking powder and use 1/2 tsp. + 1/8 tsp (math in my head with fractions never turns out) of xanthem gum in addition. I modify “normal” recipes all the time and this is the magic combo that I have found works the best. Good luck, can’t wait to try my cake!
Ms. Morgan says
Haha. That’s why you never tell people (let alone children) ALL of the ingredients! This does sound good to me though. MM
Robyn Osborn says
I am making this today!! It looks delicious and I have been wanting to make something with all of the zucchini that we have! My tummy will be thanking you this afternoon. Have a great labor day weekend Joan. ~Robyn
Anonymous says
I am glad I found this. I wanted to make something chocolately for a picnic I am going to. Thanks so much.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOVE baking with zucchini! This cake looks fabulous!