Low Fat Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this Low Fat Chocolate Zucchini Cake that’s as moist and decadent as it is healthy! Perfectly balanced with rich cocoa flavor and the natural sweetness of grated zucchini, this cake skips the heavy oils and butter, relying instead on unsweetened applesauce and nonfat Greek yogurt for a light yet tender crumb. Mini dark chocolate chips add bursts of indulgence, while warm hints of cinnamon elevate the chocolatey goodness. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make dessert is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without compromising on nutrition. Great for family gatherings or as a midweek pick-me-up, this wholesome recipe is the ultimate way to sneak veggies into your dessert!
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 piece large egg
- 1.5 cups grated zucchini
- 0.25 cup mini dark chocolate chips
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Step 3
In a separate medium bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce, nonfat Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and large egg. Whisk until smooth.
Step 4
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
Step 5
Gently fold in the grated zucchini and mini dark chocolate chips. The batter will be thick.
Step 6
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 8
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 pieces. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1168.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2063.6 |
| Total Fat 40.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 193.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 745.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 424.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 57.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 201.9g | |
| Protein 69.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 41IU | 0% |
| Calcium 449.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 33.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3487.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories