No Fat Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this moist and decadent No Fat Chocolate Zucchini Cake, a healthier twist on a classic dessert that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Made with wholesome ingredients like grated zucchini, unsweetened applesauce, and non-fat Greek yogurt, this cake is incredibly tender while staying completely fat-free. Rich cocoa powder lends an intense chocolatey taste, and a touch of optional dark chocolate chips adds bursts of extra sweetness. Perfectly baked in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe requires minimal prep and is ideal for a quick dessert fix or a crowd-pleasing treat. Whether you're watching your calories or simply looking for a creative way to bake with zucchini, this chocolate cake is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cups Non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups Zucchini, finely grated
- 2 Egg whites
- 0.25 cups Dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan lightly with non-stick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until fully combined.
In a separate medium mixing bowl, stir together the unsweetened applesauce, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and egg whites until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the grated zucchini using a spatula, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the batter. If desired, fold in the dark chocolate chips for added richness.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into 12 pieces.
Enjoy your guilt-free No Fat Chocolate Zucchini Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.5 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 2279 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 478.2 g | 174% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 57.4 g | 205% | |
| Total Sugars | 251.5 g | ||
| Protein | 70.8 g | 142% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 459 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 33.5 mg | 186% | |
| Potassium | 3594 mg | 76% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
