Delicious chocolate zucchini cake recipe you’ll love

Ingredients for Chocolate zucchini cake

• 280 g plain flour, sifted

• 50 g unsweetened cocoa powder

• 5 ml baking soda

• 5 ml salt

• 350 g caster sugar

• 113 g unsalted butter, softened

• 120 ml vegetable oil

• 2 large eggs

• 5 ml vanilla extract

• 120 ml soured cream

• 300 g courgette, grated, unpeeled

• 170 g semisweet chocolate chips

• 90 g chopped walnuts

How to make Chocolate zucchini cake

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (fan) or 170°C (conventional).

2. Grease and flour a 33 x 23 x 5 cm baking tray.

3. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into a medium bowl.

4. In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, butter, and oil until well combined.

5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

6. Stir in the vanilla extract.

7. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, making three additions of each.

8. Fold in the grated zucchini until evenly distributed.

9. Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray.

10. Sprinkle the chocolate chips and nuts evenly over the top.

11. Bake the cake for 45–50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

12. Allow the cake to cool completely in the tray.

Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.