Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolaty goodness of this Gluten-Free Chocolate Zucchini Cake, a delightful dessert that combines the health benefits of zucchini with decadent chocolate flavors. This cake is perfect for any celebration or cozy family gathering, appealing to both gluten-free and non-gluten-free eaters. With natural sweeteners, a fudgy texture, and vegan-friendly ingredients, it’s a guilt-free treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups brown rice flour
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp ground flax seeds
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 ⅓ cups coconut milk
- 1 cup sunflower seed butter
- 3–4 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a springform pan.
- In a food processor, blend all dry ingredients (brown rice flour, coconut sugar, cocoa powder, ground flax seeds) until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together coconut milk and maple syrup. Combine with dry ingredients and mix well.
- Fold in grated zucchini gently to maintain texture.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 45 minutes.
- Cool for at least 30 minutes before frosting with your favorite plant-based frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg