Since
this cake is made in a 9 x 13 inch (23 x 33 cm) pan, the servings (24) are
substantial and a delight to wake up to in the morning to have alongside a cup
of tea or coffee.
CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI
CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE CHIP TOASTED PECAN TOPPING
A delicious cake that is so easy to put together. Chilling soon after baking, this cake is
fluffy, however, upon chilling completely it becomes denser. This is a super-moist, delicious cake that
will go over really well at any function or for family gatherings. The carob
option is for those allergic to chocolate or for those people who get migraines
from chocolate, however, the carbs will be more for pre-maintenance levels and
maintenance levels, so I didn’t do the analysis for the carob option.
3 eggs
sugar
2/3 cup
unsweetened applesauce (150 mL)
1/2 cup granulated sweetener (125 mL)
1/2 cup
whipping cream (125 mL)
1/3 cup
light-tasting olive oil (75 mL)
2 tsp vanilla extract (10 mL)
23/4 cups Gluten-Free Bake Mix 2 (CLICK), OR (675 mL)
plus 1/4 cup (60 mL) oat fiber
2/3 cup
cocoa, OR carob powder (150 mL)
1 tsp baking soda (5 mL)
1/2 tsp
baking powder (2 mL)
1/4 tsp
salt (1 mL)
2 cups grated zucchini (500
mL)
(zucchini is ideally first peeled – about 3
medium)
1 cup sugar-free chocolate chips, OR this one, OR
unsweetened carob chips (250 mL)
unsweetened carob chips (250 mL)
(Wal-Mart has Hershey's sugar-free chocolate chips)
1/2 cup
chopped pecans, toasted (125 mL)
Preheat
the oven to 350°F (180°C).
In
food processor, process eggs, liquid sweetener, applesauce, granulated sweetener,
whipping cream, olive oil, vanilla extract and gelatin (if using). In large mixing bowl, combine Gluten-FreeBake Mix 2, OR alternative, cocoa, OR carob powder, baking soda, baking powder and
salt. Add to wet ingredients;
process. Stir in zucchini.
Pour
into 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33 cm) baking dish and bake 20 minutes. Take out of the oven. Sprinkle with chocolate, OR carob chips and
toasted chopped pecans. Bake 10 to 15
minutes longer, or until knife inserted comes out clean.
Yield: 24 large servings - like a BIG slice of cake!!
1
serving
166.0
calories
4.0
g protein
12.8
g fat
1.4 g fiber
4.6
g net carbs
END OF RECIPE
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