chocolate zucchini-coconut cake :: a recipe

this recipe yields the most amazingly moist and decedent cake, not even kidding. it is our new family favorite!

ingredients ::

2 cups whole wheat flour

2 cups raw sugar

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 large eggs

2 cups unsweetened applesauce

3 cups shredded zucchini

3/4 cup shredded coconut

1 cup chocolate chips

preheat oven to 350 degrees. prep your baking dish (spray, flour or line with parchment - this is pretty sticky stuff) i used a 9x9 inch stoneware dish.

combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl. add the eggs and beat for a minute or so then add the applesauce and mix well. fold in the shredded zucchini and coconut. pour the batter into your prepared baking dish.

bake for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. remove from oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the cake while it is still hot. wait a minute or two then spread the melted chocolate over the cake. let cake cool (if you can wait!) completely and serve. 

go bake yourself a cake, friends! you totally deserve it! 

enjoy ♥