I think this zucchini recipe is my new favourite zucchini recipe! I mean, CHOCOLATE! This cake is deliciously decadent without all the fat of a traditional chocolate cake! Top with your favourite chocolate frosting and you are in chocolate lovers heaven!
Ingredients
For the cake:
2 cups zucchini, shredded
2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup flour
1 cup apple sauce, unsweetened
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
For the frosting:
Note: NOT a healthy frosting. I've tried a few healthy versions but have never been satisfied with the results so I topped my cake with the frosting listed below. I figure if the cake is healthier, a little frosting is a-okay! Feel free to use your own favourite frosting!
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
Directions
1. Lay shredded zucchini out on a cookie sheet and sprinkle with salt. Let rest for 20 minutes, then place in a clean dish cloth or paper towel and squeeze out all the water.
2. Preheat oven to 350 and line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper.
3. Mix all the cake ingredients in a large bowl. Pour into baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
4. To make frosting, mix melted butter and cocoa powder in a bowl. Add the vanilla, powdered sugar and milk and mix until well combined. If mixture is too thick, add more milk a teaspoon at a time. If it is too runny, add more powdered sugar.
5. Frost cake and enjoy!
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