Low-Fat Chocolate Zucchini Snack Cake
This Low-Fat Chocolate Zucchini Snack Cake is a delightful mix of rich chocolate and fresh garden zucchini. This crowd-pleasing treat is incredibly moist, full of flavor, and so simple to prepare!
Servings: 9 squares
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon espresso powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (I use 0%)
- 1 extra-large egg at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup buttermilk at room temperature
- 1 medium zucchini (about 8-ounces) seeded and shredded
- ¼ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Adjust oven rack. to middle position and heat oven to 325℉. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick baking spray. Grate the zucchini on the large holes of a box grater. Place the zucchini in a clean, dry dishtowel and squeeze the water from the zucchini; set aside.
- Combine flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, ground cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and sal in a bowl; set aside.
- Using an electric hand mixer, beat together the butter and sugar in a separate bowl. Add the yogurt, egg, vanilla, and buttermilk and mix until incorporated. Stir in the flour mixture until combined, then stir in the zucchini.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the top with chocolate chips and bake until a toothpick comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Enjoy!
Notes
Notes:
- The snack cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Individual slices can be wrapped in plastic wrap, placed in a freezer-safe bag, and frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg
