Zucchini Chocolate Cake - EatingWell

Who says zucchini is just for savory dishes? We’ve made it one of the stars in our Zucchini Chocolate Cake. This moist, tender cake is studded with chocolate chips and shredded zucchini, with a rich cocoa flavor that tastes so good your family won’t notice that it's packed with vegetables. The zucchini and whole-wheat flour add antioxidants and fiber to this cake recipe, and adding a swipe of the optional cream cheese frosting adds another layer of flavor and texture. This simple recipe is a great one to try if you’re new to baking or looking for a delicious use for extra zucchini. 

Keep reading for our expert tips and favorite variations to make zucchini chocolate cake your way!

Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too! 

• While the lactic acid in the buttermilk helps create a moist, tender cake, not pressing out excess moisture from the zucchini also helps moisten the batter. 
• The unfrosted cake can be stored covered at room temperature for up to four days. The frosting can be made ahead and kept in a covered container in the fridge for up to one week.
• Cover the cooled cake with whipped cream and add fresh berries or toasted pecans as an alternative topping.

Nutrition Notes

• A low-carb vegetable, zucchini is loaded with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals—including vitamin C, folate, magnesium and potassium. The antioxidants in zucchini, lutein and zeaxanthin, along with other nutrients in zucchini, have been linked to healthy eyes, heart, skin and bones. 
• Despite what you may have seen on social media, canola oil is not unhealthy. It’s a polyunsaturated fat that is linked to a decrease in cholesterol and heart disease risk. And while canola oil is higher in omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3s, it still fits into an overall healthy diet and adds moistness to this cake. 
• Yes, chocolate can be healthy! Regularly eating dark chocolate has been associated with improved cognitive function, a healthier heart and a boost in iron levels. It might even help relieve menstrual cramps (hence, one reason some crave it during menstruation).

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, prop stylist: LIndsey Lower

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