Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 1/4 cups cake flour ((270 grams))
  • 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (unsweetened) ((30 grams))
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/3-2/3 cup nuts finely chopped (walnuts, pecans or hazelnuts)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar ((200 grams))
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)*
  • 1 egg yolk (room temperature)*
  • 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon butter (melted and cooled) ((200 grams))
  • 2 1/3 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 medium) ((350 grams))
  • 1/4-1/3 cup chocolate chips (small or regular, semi sweet or milk)

Instruction

  • Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour a 9 inch cake pan.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and nuts. Set aside.
  • In the mixing bowl beat together the sugar, eggs & yolk until light, about 3 minutes on medium/low speed, then beat in the melted cooled butter and then the grated zucchini add the dry ingredients and combine until smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Pour into the prepared cake pan, sprinkle with some chocolate chips if desired and bake for about 50-60 minutes test for doneness with a tooth pick (it may take more or less time depending on your oven). Let cool before serving. Enjoy!