How to Make Sneaky Mommy's Chocolate Zucchini Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to getting your kids to eat their vegetables, sometimes a little creativity is the key. And what better way to sneak in some veggies than with a delicious dessert? That's where Sneaky Mommy's Chocolate Zucchini Cake comes in. This recipe combines the rich, indulgent flavor of chocolate cake with the hidden goodness of zucchini, making it a win-win for both parents and kids alike.

It's no secret that zucchini is a versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes...

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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
  • ⅓ cup chopped dates

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch baking dish

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, and cloves in a bowl; set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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

    171 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 77mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 218mg