Recipes

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Zucchini might seem like an odd addition to a chocolate cake, but it actually adds a tremendous amount of moisture to the cake without adding a zucchini flavour.

Serves:
12
Prep Time:
15 min
Cook Time:
60 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ( 250 mL ) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup ( 175 mL ) whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup ( 250 mL ) brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup ( 170 mL ) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup ( 60 mL ) ground flax
  • 2 tsp ( 10 mL ) baking soda
  • 1 tsp ( 5 mL ) baking powder
  • ½ tsp ( 2.5 mL ) salt
  • 1 tsp ( 5 mL ) ground cinnamon
  • 4 eggs
  • ¾ cup ( 175 mL ) canola oil
  • ¾ cup ( 175 mL ) unsweetened applesauce
  • ¾ cup ( 175 mL ) chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 3 cups ( 750 mL ) grated zucchini

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a Bundt pan; set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa, flax, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add the eggs, oil and applesauce; mix well. Fold in the nuts and zucchini until they are evenly distributed. Pour into the prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Cool cake completely before adding your favourite frosting.
  5. Makes 12-14 servings.

Notes

Tip: Bake in a 9x13-inch baking pan at 350°F (175°C) for 50-55 minutes.