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Chocolate Zucchini Cake
[Vegan]

KK By: Kirsten Kaminski

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Chocolate Zucchini Cake [Vegan]

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This Chocolate Zucchini Cake is not only vegan but so moist and rich on the inside, it might just become your new go-to chocolate cake! The added zucchini gives it more moisture than usual and the addition of vegan yogurt makes it extra soft! This Chocolate Zucchini Cake is definitely... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Chocolate Zucchini Cake [Vegan]

For the Zucchini Cake:

2 cups spelt flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup cacao powder
1 1/2 Tablespoon espresso powder (or 1 teaspoon cinnamon)
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
1 cup zucchini, finely shredded
1 cup vegan yogurt/pumpkin puree/apple sauce/mashed banana
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar

For the Coating:

3 1/2 ounces dark chocolate

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How to Prepare Chocolate Zucchini Cake [Vegan]

Place the 7 dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and combine. Place the wet ingredients in a separate bowl and whisk together. Combine wet with dry ingredients with a spatula until you have a smooth mixture (don’t over mix).
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
Scoop the batter into the pan and carefully even out with a spoon.
Place in the oven for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Place on a cooling rack and let cool down completely.
Melt your chocolate over a water bath and spread over the cake, let cool down completely until the chocolate is firm before slicing.

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