Triple Chocolate Banana Zucchini Cake
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| Serves | 16 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Cook time | 40 minutes |
| Total time | 55 minutes |
Moist and fudgy Triple Chocolate Banana Zucchini Cake is made without oil or butter and is shockingly delicious! Best use for the zucchini in your garden!
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 very ripe banana (mashed)
- 2/3 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups zucchini (shredded)
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Topping
- 1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Directions
| Cake | |
| Step 1 | |
| Preheat oven to 350 In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light. Add the banana, yogurt, milk, vanilla, and zucchini and mix well. Add the flour gradually, mixing on low until incorporated. Mix in cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in chocolate chips, if desired, and pour into a greased 10" springform pan or a 9x13" baking pan. Bake 40 minutes or until tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool completely. | |
| Topping | |
| Step 2 | |
| *Optional* Melt the chocolate in a small glass bowl in the microwave for about 40 seconds, stirring every 20 seconds until melted and smooth. Spoon into a plastic bag and snip off the very corner. Drizzle the chocolate over the cake using a zig zag motion. Repeat with the white chocolate. Store covered in the refrigerator. | |
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Erica says
Amazing cake recipe. I made this for my husband’s birthday, with a banana cream cheese frosting (instead of the topping in this recipe) and he said it’s the best cake he’s ever had! I will definitely be making it again!
Melissa says
has anyone done the calorie count work for us?
Nutmeg Nanny says
Zucchini cake is my favorite summertime cake. Plus the addition of banana and TRIPLE chocolate is even better!
Kim Beaulieu says
I want to shove my whole face in this cake. It’s so gorgeous.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Are you kidding me with this?? Holy smokes do I LOVE this! What a stunning cake Stephanie!
Paula - bell'alimento says
Love adding zucchini to cakes! Especially chocolate ones!
Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says
This looks incredible! My hubby and I are on a healthy eating kick but I still need my sweets. I HAVE to make this! I love all of the healthy goodies in here and your pictures are gorgeous!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
Your cake is worthy of a magazine cover, or the center of attention in an upscale bakery window. Pinning and can’t wait to try it!
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says
Your looks incredibly tempting and fudgy! Is it also sugar free? I’m not seeing sugar in the recipe. If you make a cake that looks that good without eggs, oil, or sugar then you are totally my hero!
Lora @cakeduchess says
With zucchini season in full swing, I’m always looking for new ways to cook with them. Totally love this moist cake and nobody will know it’s made with zucchini! Pinned!
Beth says
I can’t resist this gooey cake! Buying some zucchini today!
Laura @ Petite Allergy Treats says
This is AWESOME! I love adding vegetables for more nutrition. No one would ever suspect (or care for that matter) about the amount of zucchini in here!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
Saving this one for when I get my next batch of zucchini!! Love it!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
Yep I will do it with you! It’s healthy food! 🙂 I am drooling over this!
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says
If it has a veggie in it, it has to be healthy right? Seriously though, this cake looks incredible.
Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy says
What?! No butter or oil? This recipe is right down my alley – it looks incredible!!
The Food Hunter says
this looks super rich and delicious
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
Umm this cake is gorgeous!!! I think it has my name all over it…and its healthy?! This is the stuff dreams are made of!
Carla says
I have a giant zucchini in my fridge just begging to be turned into this decadent cake!
Kelly @ TastingPage says
Really love all of the healthy options you’ve given here. I’m a big fan of slipping veggies in my dessert. Can’t wait to try this!
Joanie @ ZagLeft says
This is a gorgeous cake! It looks so fudgy, I’m tempted to make one today.
Martha @ A Family Feast says
This cake looks so incredibly fudgy! WOW!