Description
Indulge in the Flavorful Vegan Spiced Choco Zucchini Coffee Cake, a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and earthy zucchini. This moist, spiced cake is not only vegan but also irresistibly aromatic, making it perfect for brunches or cozy evenings. Savor each bite as it fills your home with warmth and invites you to share this unique treat with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix almond milk, maple syrup, and grated zucchini until well combined. Add optional nuts if desired.
- Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg