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Ok, this one is interesting because whenever I say zucchini and cake π° in the same sentence I get the weirdest reactions π
However, zucchini is very neutral in taste and it just adds great moisture and fiber to this delicious and rich chocolate cake.
Itβs my go to coffee cake in the morning βοΈ
Original cake recipe from Low Carb Yum (link)
Original frosting recipe from KetoConnect (link)
SERVINGS: 6 PEOPLE
INGREDIENTS
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup erythritol
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 30 gr butter melted
- Few drops monkfruit
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cups zucchini shredded (peeled)
OPTIONAL:
- buttercream frosting (100 gr butter, 125 gr cheese, 1/8 cup powder erythritol, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla ) all softened and mixed together Β
INSTRUCTIONS
- In large mixing bowl, combine coconut flour, cocoa, Sukrin+, monk fruit, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt.
- Mix in eggs, coconut oil, and vanilla until well combined.
- Stir in zucchini (and optional chocolate chips if using).
- Spread out into greased 9×13-inch pan (or two round 9-inch pans).
- Bake at 175Β°C for about 35 minutes
- Cool on wire rack. Once cool,
- frost with if desired.
