Last Updated on March 27, 2022
Take pleasure in a yummy chocolate chip zucchini cake that is so rich in chocolate. Each and every bite will have you wanting more and more. I guarantee you that the hint of the studded chocolate chips and shredded zucchini is surprisingly irresistible. Also, it is the most extravagant approach you can use to convince your children to eat their vegetables since they cannot taste nor see the zucchini.
So if you are a chocoholic and you know a lot of people who profess they are, then I highly suggest you learn this recipe because it is an all-time favorite that you wouldn’t want to miss baking for your family and friends.
What You Will Need To Make This Yummy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2tsp of baking soda
- 1/2 tsp of baking powder
- 1tsp of espresso powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup of vegetable oil
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 pcs large eggs
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2tsp of vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Hand or stand mixer
- 9×2-inch cake pans
- Parchment paper
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Step by step instructions: Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F then, grease your two 9×2-inch cake pans.
Step 2
In a large bowl, add and whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, espresso powder, and salt.
Step 3
Grab another bowl, whisk and combine the oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar. Gradually add the eggs and beat the mixture. Then add in the sour cream and vanilla. Fold in the zucchini until it incorporates.
Step 4
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and beat on medium speed using your hand or stand mixer until it incorporates. Add the chocolate chips to the butter and fold using your rubber spatula.
Step 5
Grab your cake pans and evenly pour the batter.
Step 6
Bake for 30 minutes. To assess if the cake is cook, try inserting a toothpick in the center of the baking pan when it comes out clean, then it’s done. Finally, let it cool on a wire rack after you have taken it out of the oven.
Tips and Tricks: Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake
Before adding the zucchini to the wet mixture, make sure to blot it lightly with a towel. Make sure not to squeeze the moisture out. Use all-purpose flour rather than cake flour since it is too fine when combined with ultra-light cocoa powder.
Do not worry the chocolate zucchini cake will not taste like coffee since the espresso powder will only emphasize the chocolate flavor. To add moisture, you can use either sour cream or plain yogurt.
You must remove excess water from the zucchini as much as possible. By the time you add the zucchini to the batter, make sure to stir until it combines just enough because overmixing can result in gummy and hard texture. It is best to use cocoa powder instead of melted chocolate since it lends more chocolate flavor.
Yummy Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups
- Measuring Spoons
- 9×2-inch cake pans
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp of baking soda
- 1/2 tsp of baking powder
- 1 tsp of espresso powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup of vegetable oil
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 pcs large eggs
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp of vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F then, grease your two 9×2-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, add and whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, espresso powder, and salt.
- Grab another bowl, whisk and combine the oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar. Gradually add the eggs and beat the mixture. Then add in the sour cream and vanilla. Fold in the zucchini until it incorporates.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and beat on medium speed using your hand or stand mixer until it incorporates. Add the chocolate chips to the butter and fold using your rubber spatula.
- Grab your cake pans and evenly pour the batter.
- Bake for 30 minutes. To assess if the cake is cook, try inserting a toothpick in the center of the baking pan when it comes out clean, then it’s done. Finally, let it cool on a wire rack after you have taken it out of the oven.
Notes
Servings and Preparation Time
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