Description
Enjoy a secretly healthy chocolate zucchini avocado cake that is gluten-free and vegan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, mash the avocado until smooth. Stir in the sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Add the grated zucchini to the wet ingredients and mix well.
- In a small bowl, combine the plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for a few minutes until it curdles.
- Pour the milk mixture into the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- If using, fold in the vegan chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, you can dust with powdered sugar or frost with your favorite vegan frosting.
Notes
- Ensure your avocado is ripe for easy mashing.
- Do not overmix the batter; this can result in a tough cake.
- The grated zucchini disappears into the cake, adding moisture without a strong flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg