Description
A moist and delicious sugar-free chocolate cake infused with zucchini, perfect for a festive Christmas treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded zucchini (about 1 large zucchini)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter or coconut oil
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup or other sugar-free liquid sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded zucchini, eggs, melted butter, applesauce, sugar-free maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, almond flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the sugar-free chocolate chips, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes for a round cake, or 45-55 minutes for a loaf cake, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure your zucchini is well-drained before shredding to avoid a watery batter.
- You can substitute erythritol or stevia for the liquid sweetener if preferred. Adjust to your taste.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use good quality unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: sugar-free chocolate cake, zucchini cake, Christmas cake, healthy dessert, low carb cake, diabetic friendly cake