How to Make Chocolate Apple Zucchini Picnic Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and moist cake that's perfect for a picnic or any outdoor gathering, then this Chocolate Apple Zucchini Picnic Cake is sure to please. Packed with the perfect combination of rich chocolate, sweet apples, and nutritious zucchini, this cake is a delightful treat for any occasion.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it's incredibly versatile. Whether you're looking for a dessert to bring to a summer barbecue or a snack to enjoy on a hike, th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup shredded zucchini
  • 1 cup shredded apple
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
  • ½ cup pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish and set aside.
  • Stir zucchini, apple, eggs, brown sugar, olive oil, and vanilla extract together in a bowl.
  • Sift whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and baking powder together in a separate bowl; gently stir into the zucchini and apple mixture until fully incorporated. Spoon batter into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle chocolate chunks and pepitas over the batter.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a tester comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool before slicing.
  • Nutrition

    509 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 55mg
    • Sodium: 496mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 389mg