Double Chocolate Zucchini Cake

This Double Chocolate Zucchini Cake is a chocolate lover’s dream!

With this Zucchini Chocolate Cake recipe, I’ve once again used one of my standard swaps for making healthier muffins, snack cakes and quick breads.

- white whole wheat flour - unsweetened cocoa - baking soda - baking powder

Gather your ingredients and shred up your zucchini. I use the large-holed side of a box grater for quick shredding.

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In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt, whisking to combine thoroughly.

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In a medium bowl, combine sugar, applesauce, buttermilk, eggs, oil, and vanilla. Stir well to combine thoroughly.

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Make a well in the flour mixture and add the wet ingredients, add zucchini and stir briefly again, just to distribute evenly.

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Swipe up for full recipe!

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