06/22/2026
Homegrown Zuchinni Squash...
Super Moist Chocolate Zucchini Cake
🛒 Ingredients:
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups zucchini, shredded and squeezed dry.
• 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin oil
👩🍳 Directions:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2️⃣ Coat the inside of a 9-inch pan with butter or cooking spray, dust with flour and tap out the excess.
3️⃣ Mix all the dry ingredients together {except the chocolate chips} in a large bowl and set aside. Combine the eggs, olive oil and vanilla together in a large mixing bowl. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until smooth {about 2 minutes}. Fold in zucchini and chocolate chips. Pour into greased pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted to the center of the cake comes out clean.
4️⃣ Transfer to a baking rack and cool completely.
5️⃣ Directions for the frosting
6️⃣ In a small microwavable bowl add chocolate chips, honey and olive oil. Stir to coat and then microwave at 30 second intervals until melted. Spread over cake. Cut into 12 equal slices and enjoy.
⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
🥗 Nutrition (Per Serving – Estimated):
Calories: 300 kcal
Protein: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 42 g
Fat: 14 g
