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A slice of dark chocolate zucchini cake on a white plate with chocolate chips on top.
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Whole Wheat Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 310kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon sal t
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large egg s
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups zucchini , finely grated and squeezed of excess moisture
  • 1 cup semi -sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat convection oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
  • Sift together whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a medium mixing bowl to remove lumps.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars on medium-high speed until the mixture is aerated and light.
  • Incorporate eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredient mixture alternately with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  • Gently fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips using a rubber spatula until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C) and a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
  • Cool the cake completely in the pan on a wire rack to allow the crumb to set before portioning.