FULL MOON CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE

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The zucchini makes the cake super moist but doesn't affect the overall chocolaty goodness. Cocoa is a rich source of antioxidants, which can help heal your skin and are said to reduce stress (yes please!).

Provided by Erica Feldmann

Categories     HarperCollins     Dessert     Cake     Chocolate     Bake     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Makes 1 (10-inch) single-layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 1/2 oz. white sugar
2 1/4 oz. brown sugar
3 1/2 oz. butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
7 oz. flour
1/2 oz. moon-charged unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons buttermilk (or mix 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar with milk and leave to stand for 5 minutes before using)
5 oz. shredded zucchini
3 oz. (or more to taste) plain chocolate chips
confectioners' sugar (for dusting)
Special Equipment
10 in. round cake tin (greased)
Moon-phase stencil

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F.
  • In large bowl, combine the white and brown sugars, butter, oil, vanilla, and eggs. Beat well. Next, add the flour, cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon, and buttermilk, blending well with an electric mixer.
  • Now add the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips, mixing well by hand. Spread the mixture in the greased pan, and bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when poked into the mixture. Cool completely.
  • To make the stencil, trace shapes reflecting the phases of the moon onto a parchment round that is the same circumference as your cake (see photo for shape references) and carefully cut these out with scissors or a craft knife. Lay on top of the cooled cake and sprinkle confectioners' sugar on top.

Sintayehu Beyene
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Overall, I thought this cake was just okay.


Murray Rivers Gold Adventures
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I found the cake to be a bit dry.


SPARK ETHIOPIAN SPORT NEWS
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Mohammed Bilal
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.


L Bragg
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This is my new favorite chocolate cake recipe. It's so moist and delicious.


anmol rakhal
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


nkinzi zalwango
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This cake is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together.


joyce durrance
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a success. It's a great recipe to have on hand for potlucks and bake sales.


Sohaila Soso
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The chocolate flavor in this cake is rich and decadent. It's the perfect treat for chocolate lovers.


David Guerra
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I love how moist this cake is. The zucchini really helps to keep it from drying out.


Riyan Jahangeer
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This cake is a great way to use up zucchini from the garden. It's easy to make and always a hit with family and friends.


Pamela Hopkins
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I was skeptical about using zucchini in a chocolate cake, but I was pleasantly surprised! The cake turned out moist and delicious, with a lovely chocolate flavor. The zucchini added a subtle sweetness and kept the cake moist.


Magdy Khalil
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This Full Moon Chocolate Zucchini Cake is a delightful fusion of comforting chocolate cake and the unexpected twist of zucchini. The moist texture and rich chocolate flavor are perfectly complemented by the subtle vegetal sweetness of the zucchini.