Desserts

Chocolate zucchini cake

Fudgy cocoa cake kept moist with grated zucchini.

50 min Makes 1 cake / 12 equal pieces Hidden veggies

cakecakesbakedLower sodiumVegetarian Freezer-Friendly

Full batch: 1 cake / 12 equal pieces
Serving size: 1 piece, 1/12 of the cake
Servings per cake: 12

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Ingredients

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Making 1 batch: 1 cake, 12 pieces / 12 servings

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Nutrition per serving

Estimated nutrition per serving — 1 piece, 1/12 of the cake

Calories	180
Total fat	8 g
Saturated fat	2 gKeep low
Sodium	100 mgLow
Total carbohydrate	25 g
Fiber	4 g
Total sugars	12 g
Added sugars	Not available
Protein	5.5 g

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Lower sodium: 300 mg sodium or less per stated serving. This is a site guideline, not the FDA "low sodium" label claim.

Heart-healthy tips

Oil and yogurt replace butter for less saturated fat.
Slice into 12 pieces — a modest slice keeps added sugar low.
Desserts are still treats — enjoy one serving.

Storage & Meal Prep Tips

Applies to: Baked cake or pie, after baking. Times assume safe preparation, prompt cooling when needed, a refrigerator at 40°F / 4°C or below, and a freezer at 0°F / -18°C or below.

Counter/pantry: After baking: fruit pies and unfrosted cakes keep covered at room temperature for 1–2 days.

Refrigerator: For longer keeping, refrigerate covered up to 4 days.

Freezer: Freezer-Friendly. Best quality within 2–4 months.

To thaw: Thaw wrapped in the refrigerator or at room temperature.

To reheat or serve: Thaw and enjoy; warming is optional.

Meal prep tip: Freeze in packs of 1 piece, matching one serving. Label packages with the recipe name, portion, and date frozen.

Storage guidance sources

Category guidance matched to this recipe's preparation state; sources checked 2026-10-24. This is not a laboratory shelf-life test of the exact recipe.