Description
Rich, moist, flour‑free chocolate zucchini cake with peanut butter and almond flour—naturally sweetened and veggie‑packed!
Ingredients
1½ cups finely grated zucchini
½ cup natural peanut butter
⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ cup almond flour
½ tsp baking soda
Pinch of salt
⅓ cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8‑inch pan
2. Grate zucchini and squeeze out moisture
3. Blend peanut butter, syrup, eggs, and vanilla
4. Mix cocoa, almond flour, baking soda, and salt into wet mix
5. Fold in zucchini and pour batter into pan; top with chips
6. Bake 25‑30 mins until set; cool completely in pan before slicing
Notes
Be sure to squeeze zucchini to prevent extra moisture
Use room‑temp eggs for better mixing
Allow cake to cool fully for fudgy texture
Store in airtight container at room temp or fridge; freezer friendly
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg