Sneaky Mommy's Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Sneaky Mommy's Chocolate Zucchini Cake

I’ve taken my old chocolate zucchini cake recipe, cut out almost all of the bad stuff and loaded it up with so many fruits and vegetables that it’s more like a baked salad than a cake. The funny thing is that it turned out so moist and tasty that you’ll find yourself fighting with the kids for the last piece. Try it once and you’ll be a believer too!

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 5 mins
Yield:
1 – 9×13 inch baking dish
Servings:
24

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup apple juice concentrate, thawed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded, unpeeled zucchini
  • ½ cup shredded carrot
  • 1 cup chopped raisins
  • 1/3 cup chopped dates

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, and cloves in a bowl; set aside.

Step 2
Beat together the eggs, sugar, applesauce, vegetable oil, apple juice concentrate, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until smooth. Stir in the dry mixture alternately with the milk, then add the zucchini, carrot, raisins, and dates; stir until just moistened. Pour into the prepared baking dish.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Cool in the pan set over a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

171
Calories
6g
Fat
30g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 171
% Daily Value *
Total Fat6g 7%
Saturated Fat1g 5%
Cholesterol16mg 5%
Sodium77mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate30g 11%
Dietary Fiber3g 9%
Total Sugars18g
Protein3g
Vitamin C2mg 12%
Calcium29mg 2%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium218mg 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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