Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake Recipe

Indulge in this unbelievably moist and delicious Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake, a Bon Appetit magazine favorite from 2002! This recipe expertly blends the surprising sweetness of zucchini with rich chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts for a decadent treat that's surprisingly healthy. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or a cozy weekend afternoon.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 80 mins

Calories 421.7 kcal

Protein 12g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake

All Purpose Flour
2 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Unsalted Butter
Light Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs
2 cups (200g) grated zucchini
Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts

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How to Make Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan thoroughly.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups (300g) packed light brown sugar using an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Reduce mixer speed to medium. Add 4 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl. Beat until smooth and fluffy (about 2 minutes more).
Reduce mixer speed to low. Gradually add the dry ingredients (all but 1/2 cup), mixing until just combined.
In a small bowl, toss 2 cups (200g) grated zucchini, 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, and 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts with the remaining 1/2 cup of dry ingredients. Gently fold this mixture into the batter using a rubber spatula.
Spoon the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
Bake in the middle of the oven for 45-50 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges begin to pull away from the pan.
Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Run a thin knife around the outer and inner edges of the cake to loosen it.
Invert the cake onto the wire rack and let it cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

104g

Fat

64g

Carbs

16g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake?

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake?

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake has approximately 421.7 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates and 37 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake are All Purpose Flour, Flour, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Salt, Unsalted Butter. See the full list with measurements above.