Chocolate Deception Cake
Kimberly Killebrew
This deceptively decadent chocolate zucchini bread is made with 100% whole wheat flour, honey, buttermilk, coconut oil, and 2 whole cups of zucchini. Dig in...without as much guilt!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Dessert
Cuisine All
Servings 10
Calories 436 kcal
- For the Loaf:
- 2 cups grated zucchini or yellow squash , leave the peel on and use the small holes of the grater. Thoroughly squeeze the liquid out with your hands, you will be left with about 1 tightly packed cup. (Note: I used yellow squash in the loaf featured in the pictures. Your kids won't be able to detect a single trace of it!)
- 2 cups whole wheat or spelt flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- or brown sugar alternative
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- For the Chocolate Honey Glaze:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 oz. unsweetened baking chocolate , chopped
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar
- or confectioner's sugar alternative
Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 4mg
Keyword Chocolate Zucchini Bread, Whole Wheat Chocolate Zucchini Bread