Chocolate Zucchini Cake Gluten Free Recipe

Indulge in this decadent, moist, and surprisingly healthy gluten-free chocolate zucchini cake! This recipe, generously shared by Phyllis Potts and featured on Bob's Red Mill, is a delightful blend of rich chocolate and subtly sweet zucchini. Perfect for any occasion, enjoy it with or without frosting. Get ready to be amazed! (Specialty gluten-free flours available at www.BobsRedMill.com)

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 135 mins
Calories 229.5 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Chocolate Zucchini Cake Gluten Free

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How to Make Chocolate Zucchini Cake Gluten Free

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease/flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan or a 10-inch tube pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  3. Set aside the dry ingredients.
  4. In a separate bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon grated orange peel, and 2 cups grated zucchini.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  7. Stir in 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional).
  8. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  9. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

82g

Fat

26g

Carbs

9g