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“I like to make this when the zucchini in my garden gets ahead of me. It’s a great way to get children to eat their veggies!” Margo Seegrist — Shelton, Washington
This recipe is:
Healthy
Diabetic Friendly
Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 172 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 33 mg cholesterol, 223 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
Originally published as Chocolate Zucchini Snack Cake in Healthy Cooking June/July 2010, p51
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Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2011 by jacee23
This cake is so good. I didn't have any semisweet chocolate, so I used cocoa powder. Used egg substitute and 1/2 sugar and 1/2 Splenda. Forgot to sprinkle with powdered sugar, but it was wonderful without it.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2011 by ljflaharty
Family loved this recipe. Kept cleaning their plates. Only change made was a substitute for buttermilk - made my own w/whole milk and lemon juice.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2011 by terilepak
I made this chocolate zucchini cake with cocoa, and added choc chips on top after the cake was done instead powder sugar.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2011 by Skr36
Yes!! Made it and all loved it. Added walnuts. No one Knew it was with Zucchini
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2011 by gayton
My husband and mother loved this. Mild chocolate flavor and very moist. Quite large too, so it lasted three of us a week.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2011 by debamy2
We loved it but... I made it somewhat higher in calories, I added chocolate chips then iced it with chocolate icing . yummy
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2011 by jdwalton
Thought it would've been better using cocoa instead of melting the chocolate. Wasn't choclatey enough for me. Also a bit too moist.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2011 by Jewelzy
I expected this to be a tasty dessert based on the ingredients, but it lacked flavor to me and definitely needed more chocolate. I don't understand so many great reviews when everone used (basically) the same ingredients. It makes me wonder if mine just didn't turn out right. Either that or my taste buds are just too accustomed to sweeter treats. I may have overcooked it a little so that would make some difference too.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2011 by mdbarclay
Put in a little extra cocoa as someone else suggested. Cake turned out wonderful - lasted less than a day - so moist. I am now watching my zucchini plants to see when I can pick one to make again!
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2011 by andi_marshall
Guess I'm desperate for new zucchini recipes after getting a bumper crop this summer. The cake was okay but ended up throwing half of it away. Next time I'll add more chocolate (cake didn't have a lot of taste) and make 2 smaller cakes. Has anyone tried freezing the cake?
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2011 by tracylawson
I haven't made this one yet, but I'm definately going to in the next couple of days. Between the buttermilk, applesauce and the zuccini it's got to be so moist and wonderful. I've made chocolate zuccini bread before, and I'm thinking this might be fairly close to that! All I can say is Yum!!!!
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2011 by lilscakes
Awesome recipe. Made this while camping and made it into 2 smaller pans. Results were moist & delicious! Will definitely be making this one again. Thanks Margo Seegrist for fast, easy & very tasty recipe!
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2011 by meadj
I threw the batter out. Worst recipe I have ever tried in my thirty plus years of cooking. Waste of my ingredients.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2011 by Lauragreer
This is a keeper! One of the best cake recipes using zucchini. Light and fluffy and delicious. I might add chocolate chips next time. Very good and easy to make.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2011 by dla12
Made this as written with home grown zucchini. It was fabulous!!!!! Don't hesitate to try this one. I'm making it again this weekend for a BBQ.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2011 by painted pony
most definitely a winner in my book! i doubled the recipe on good faith, didn't have any chocolate but used the new Dark Chocolate baking cocoa (powder form). this will be repeated often in my kitchen. my guess is the bars will freeze well too!
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2011 by Debbie1953
Great timing as the zucchini starts to take over! After opening TOH's e-mail to view this featured recipe and discovering Margo is from my hometown of Shelton, WA!! Go Highclimbers!!
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2010 by madelineheart
Maybe I messed something up when I baked it, but it was not one of my favorite zucchini recipes.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2010 by lanecrew29
This was easy to make, a great way to use zucchini, and moist and delicious. Loved it. A real bargain for the calories! This is a keeper.
Reviewed on Jul. 09, 2010 by MrsEm
I made this last night and it was delicious, I did however add about a tbs of cocoa, I might even double that next time. They we a huge hit at the office!
Reviewed on May. 24, 2010 by conniekitchen
I made thes yesterday and they are easy to make. Next time I will add more cholate to the as it only had a hint of chocolate taste. They are so moist.
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