Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Cake 🍫🥒
↓ Jump to RecipeUnbelievably moist, rich, and naturally sweetened! This Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Cake combines oat flour, Greek yogurt, and finely grated zucchini for a decadent chocolate treat without refined flours or excess sugar.
Craving a rich, fudgy chocolate cake that secretly packs hidden veggies? Grated zucchini and protein-rich Greek yogurt work together to lock in incredible moisture without altering the rich cocoa flavor!
Made easily in one bowl with whole oat flour and maple syrup, this guilt-free dessert bakes up tender and fluffy every single time. Top with a smooth chocolate Greek yogurt frosting for the ultimate wholesome indulgence!
Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Cake
- 🥣 Mixing bowls & whisk
- 🧀 Box grater
- 🥧 8-inch round cake pan
- 📄 Parchment paper
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1Preheat & prep pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8-inch round baking pan with parchment paper.
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2Drain zucchini: Finely grate the zucchini and gently squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
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3Whisk dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the oat flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder until well combined.
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4Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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5Combine & fold: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Gently fold in the grated zucchini and dark chocolate chunks.
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6Pour into pan: Pour the batter evenly into your prepared 8-inch pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
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7Bake cake: Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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8Cool, frost & garnish: Let the cake cool completely. Spread chocolate Greek yogurt frosting over the top and garnish with chocolate shavings before slicing!
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Get The Cookbook — $38.99 →- 🥒 Squeeze the Moisture: Squeezing excess water from the grated zucchini is key to ensuring the cake stays perfectly moist rather than dense or gummy.
- 🥣 Oat Flour Tip: Use certified gluten-free oat flour if you need this cake to be 100% gluten-free. You can also make your own by blending rolled oats until fine.
- 🍫 Simple Yogurt Frosting: Make a quick frosting by mixing ½ cup Greek yogurt with 1–2 tbsp cocoa powder and 1 tbsp maple syrup until thick and creamy.
- 📦 Storage: Store the frosted cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; it becomes even more fudgy the next day!
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