CHOCOLATE AND ZUCCHINI CAKE

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Provided by Clotilde Dusoulier

Categories     Cake     Food Processor     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Vanilla     Zucchini     Butter     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature, or 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 1 pat butter or teaspoon olive oil for greasing
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
3 large eggs
2 cups unpeeled grated zucchini, from about 1 1/2 medium zucchini (keep the remaining 1/2 zucchini for optional garnish)
1 cup good-quality bittersweet chocolate chips
Confectioners' sugar or melted bittersweet chocolate (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 10-inch springform pan with butter or oil.
  • 2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a food processor, process the sugar and butter until creamy (you can also do this by hand, armed with a sturdy spatula). Add the vanilla, coffee granules, and eggs, mixing well between each addition.
  • 3. Reserve a cup of the flour mixture and add the rest to the egg mixture. Mix until just combined; the batter will be thick.
  • 4. Add the zucchini and chocolate chips to the reserved flour mixture and toss to coat. Fold into the batter and blend with a wooden spoon-don't overmix. Pour into the prepared cake pan and level the surface with a spatula.
  • 5. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Transfer to a rack to cool for 10 minutes, run a knife around the pan to loosen the cake, and unclasp the sides of the pan. Let cool to room temperature before serving.
  • Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, glaze with melted chocolate, or decorate with a few slices of raw zucchini (you don't have to eat them, though).

Prijma
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This cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the chocolate and zucchini pair perfectly together. I'll definitely be making this again!


Aftab Kosh
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This cake is delicious and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Angelica Nino
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments on it. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


bad boy Faisal
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Linda Daniella
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This cake is delicious! It's so moist and chocolatey, and the zucchini adds a nice touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


Brittany Barken
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up zucchini from the garden.


alex giougis
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This cake is the perfect combination of chocolate and zucchini. It's moist, flavorful, and has a beautiful texture. I'll definitely be making this again!


Sardar hussin
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I decided to try this cake anyway. I'm so glad I did! The zucchini is completely undetectable, and the cake is so moist and delicious.


Ali Hussen
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This cake is so moist and chocolatey! I love the way the zucchini adds a little bit of sweetness and texture. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Michael Dawson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a bakery.


Zeeshan Mazhar
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments on it. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Tyler Lapine
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Wow, this cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the chocolate and zucchini pair perfectly together. I'll definitely be making this again soon!


fazal sha
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This cake is incredibly moist and delicious! The zucchini adds a lovely texture and sweetness, and the chocolate flavor is rich and decadent. I'm definitely making this again!