Secret Chocolate Cake

2

cups

zucchini (shredded)

1/2

cup

applesauce

1 1/2

cups

sugar

1/2

cup

oil

1/2

cup

plain yogurt

3

eggs

1/2

cup

baking cocoa

1 1/2

tsp

vanilla

1 1/2

cups

flour

1

cup

whole wheat flour

1 1/2

tsp

baking soda

1/2

tsp

salt

1

tsp

ground cinnamon

1/2

tsp

ground allspice

1/2

cup

chocolate chips

1

Puree the zucchini with the applesauce and set aside. (Note: Can also use cooked pureed beets)

2

Combine sugar, oil, yogurt, and eggs in a large mixing bowl and beat with electric mixer for 2 minutes.

3

Add the cocoa along with the vanilla and the zucchini puree and beat another 90 seconds.

4

Gradually sift remaining ingredients (except chocolate chips) into the batter, mixing it in with a spoon but stirring only until blended. Then stir in the chocolate chips.

5

Pour into a greased 9x13 pan and bake in a preheated 350F oven until knife inserted in center comes out clean, 40-50 minutes.

Servings: 24

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1/24 of a recipe (2.2 ounces).

Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Amount Per Serving

Calories

173.54

Calories From Fat (33%)

57.84

% Daily Value

Total Fat 6.65g

10%

Saturated Fat 1.66g

8%

Cholesterol 26.74mg

9%

Sodium 141.74mg

6%

Potassium 94.02mg

3%

Total Carbohydrates 27.1g

9%

Fiber 1.39g

6%

Sugar 13.18g

 

Protein 3.04g

6%