Best 8 Low Fat Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings without compromising your health with our delectable Low-Fat Chocolate Zucchini Cake. This delightful treat combines the rich flavors of chocolate and zucchini, resulting in a moist and flavorful cake that is sure to satisfy. Not only is it a healthier alternative to traditional chocolate cake, but it's also incredibly easy to make, with simple ingredients and straightforward instructions.

This recipe is part of a collection of scrumptious low-fat cakes featured in the article. Discover the goodness of our Low-Fat Vanilla Cake, a classic flavor that never disappoints. Treat yourself to the zesty Lemon Poppy Seed Cake, where the tangy lemon and crunchy poppy seeds create a burst of flavor in every bite. And for a tropical twist, try our Low-Fat Coconut Cake, a heavenly combination of coconut and vanilla that will transport you to paradise.

Each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver a delightful taste experience while keeping your health in mind. With reduced fat content and wholesome ingredients, these cakes offer a guilt-free indulgence that you can enjoy without worry. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, these recipes are perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

NO FAT CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE



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Inspired by a recipe from itsjustme, modified to be healthy and still fantastic! Makes a snack cake--no frosting, no one will ever know there is zucchini in it!

Provided by Kasha

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 egg whites
1 cup applesauce
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups shredded zucchini (either peeled or not)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • Combine and beat egg whites, applesauce, sugar and vanilla extract.
  • Stir in the zucchini.
  • Mix all of the dry ingredients and add to wet mixture and mix very well.
  • Pour into a sprayed 9 x 13 pan or into 2 sprayed loaf pans.
  • Bake 9 x 13 for about 35 minutes in preheated oven until done, or 2 loaves about an hour.
  • Sift over powdered sugar, if desired.

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE III



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This is a moist fudgy type cake. Sweet but not extremely sweet and makes good use of zucchini! You can frost it with chocolate frosting or cream cheese icing.

Provided by Sandy

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 eggs
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
3 cups grated zucchini
¾ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add the eggs and oil, mix well. Fold in the nuts and zucchini until they are evenly distributed. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool cake completely before frosting with your favorite frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 187.6 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE (DIABETIC FRIENDLY)



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A great way to use those extra zukes. Low fat too! Serve with a dollop of low-fat nondairy topping and some fresh berries.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Dessert

Time 43m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups zucchini, finely grated (about 2 medium, 6-inch-long, unpeeled)
1/2 cup canola oil
2 eggs
1 egg white
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup skim milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup Splenda granular
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (I use the dark kind)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Spray a 9 x 13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients and mix well.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir until well blended.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool. Cut into 15 servings (5 rows in one direction and 3 in the other).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.6, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 25.1, Sodium 294.9, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 8, Protein 4.7

LOW CARB CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE



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A diabetic variation of a chocolate cake recipe dating back to the 1980's. This has not been tested yet.

Provided by janefasano

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 slices, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups Splenda sugar substitute
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup sour milk
2 1/2 cups flour
4 tablespoons cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups shredded zucchini
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Cream first four ingredients together with an electric mixer.
  • Add egg, vanilla, and sour milk, mixing until well-blended.
  • Sift dry ingredients and add.
  • Mix in zucchini last.
  • Spoon into greased and floured 9" x 13" pan and sprinkle top of cake with chocolate chips.
  • Bake at 325 for 45 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.8, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 9.3, Sodium 134.9, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 8.2, Protein 2.7

MAKEOVER CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD



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With some basic changes our Test Kitchen was able to keep all the flavor of Jennifer Sickels favorite bread while greatly reducing the guilt. We hope you'll enjoy this makeover as much as we did! Jennifer hails from Greenfield, Indiana.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/4 cups sugar
3 eggs
2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup canola oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cake flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups shredded peeled zucchini

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, applesauce, oil and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flours, cocoa, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and baking powder; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in zucchini. Transfer to two 8x4-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray., Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FAT-FREE CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE RECIPE



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Provided by HeatherS

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup fat-free egg substitute
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups grated zucchini

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. 2. Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Combine the milk, applesauce, egg substitute, and vanilla in another bowl. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture. Add the zucchini and stir until just blended. 3. Pour the batter into the pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool the cake in the pan on a rack 10 minutes; remove from pan and cool completely on rack. Cut into 24 pieces. PER SERVING (1 piece): 85 Cal, 0 g Fat, 0 g Sat Fat, 0 g Trans Fat, 0 mg Chol, 92 mg Sod, 19 g Carb, 1 g Fib, 2 g Prot, 20 mg Calc. POINTS value: 2. TIP One large zucchini (about 8 ounces) will yield about 2 cups grated zucchini.

BEST LOW FAT CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD EVER!



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Make and share this Best Low Fat Chocolate Zucchini Bread Ever! recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Haversac

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 muffins, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup unbleached flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup Splenda granular (or similar)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup zucchini, unpeeled and grated
1/4 cup nonfat sour cream
1 egg white, whipped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 350°.
  • Prepare pan a 8 x 4x 2-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and flour; set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, baking powder & cocoa.
  • In another mixing bowl, combine zucchini, sour cream & egg white.
  • Mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients just until moistened.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.7, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 125.5, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 6.8, Protein 2.1

LOWER FAT CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE



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Make and share this Lower Fat Chocolate Zucchini Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ontariomamaof7

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 egg whites
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 1/2 cups Splenda granular (sugar substitute)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups zucchini, peeled and shredded
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • Combine and beat egg whites, applesauce, sugar and vanilla extract.
  • Stir in the zucchini.
  • Mix all of the dry ingredients and add to wet mixture and mix very well.
  • Pour into a sprayed 9 x 13 pan or into 2 sprayed loaf pans.
  • Bake 9 x 13 for about 35 minutes in preheated oven until done, or 2 loaves about an hour.
  • Sift powdered sugar over, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.6, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 253, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.6, Protein 3.9

Tips:

  • Choose the right zucchini: Use fresh, firm zucchini that is not too large. Older zucchini can be more watery and less flavorful.
  • Grate the zucchini finely: This will help it blend into the cake batter more easily and evenly.
  • Use unsweetened cocoa powder: This will give the cake a rich chocolate flavor without adding extra sugar.
  • Use a combination of sugars: Using a combination of granulated sugar and brown sugar will give the cake a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

This low-fat chocolate zucchini cake is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy chocolate cake. It is moist, flavorful, and has a rich chocolate flavor. The zucchini adds moisture and nutrients to the cake, making it a healthier choice than traditional chocolate cake. This cake is perfect for any occasion, and it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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