Chocolate Apple-Zucchini Snack Cake for Picnics
Chocolate Apple-Zucchini Snack Cake for Picnics is ultra-moist with a tender crumb, thanks to olive oil and the blend of shredded apple and zucchini. Deep cocoa flavor is punctuated by melty chocolate chunks and a toasty pepita crunch on top. It’s perfect for packing into lunchboxes, sharing at potlucks, or slicing for an afternoon treat.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish and set it aside.
- 2
In a bowl, combine zucchini, apple, brown sugar, eggs, olive oil, and vanilla extract.
- 3
Sift whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and baking powder into a separate bowl; gently stir them into the zucchini-apple mixture until fully combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish; sprinkle chocolate chunks and pepitas on top.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool before slicing.
- Calories 575.29 kcal High
- Protein 13.6 g Good Source
- Carbs 70.58 g Moderate
- Total Fat 30.08 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.87 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 78.33 mg High
- Sodium 45.5 mg Low Source
- Fiber 7.36 g Good Source
- Sugar 36.91 g High
- Added Sugar 8.1 g Moderate
- Calcium 30.12 mg Low Source
- Iron 5.59 mg Good Source
- Potassium 337.34 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 24.02 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 5.26 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.61 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Chocolate Apple Zucchini Snack Cake for Picnics is an American breakfast recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Applesauce Cups, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 575.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chocolate Apple-Zucchini Snack Cake for Picnics?
- It is an American cake recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is Chocolate Apple-Zucchini Snack Cake for Picnics made of?
- The main ingredients are Applesauce Cups, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Eggs. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Chocolate Apple-Zucchini Snack Cake for Picnics?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chocolate Apple-Zucchini Snack Cake for Picnics?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 575.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chocolate Apple-Zucchini Snack Cake for Picnics easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
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