Description
Indulge in a decadent Chocolate Chip Zucchini Coffee Cake that delights with every bite perfect for any time of day Try this simple recipe today
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 tsp espresso powder (optional)
- Zest of one orange (optional)
- Powdered sugar (for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean towel.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well-blended.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with coffee or tea.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- minutes: 10
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 calories
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 38 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams