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Chocolate Zucchini Date Cake

A moist gluten-free chocolate cake made with grated zucchini and date crumbles, baked in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet.
Prep Time23 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 33 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Bob's Red Mill gluten free 1-to-1 flour mix
  • 1-1/2 cups dark brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1-1/2 cups olive oil
  • 3 cups grated zucchini
  • 1-1/2 cups date crumbles

Instructions

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and place a rack in the center position.
  • Lightly oil a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, coating the bottom and sides; set the skillet aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups gluten-free 1-to-1 flour mix, 1-1/2 cups dark brown sugar, 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt until evenly combined.
  • Add the 4 lightly beaten large eggs and 1-1/2 cups olive oil to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
  • Fold in 3 cups grated zucchini and 1-1/2 cups date crumbles until evenly distributed through the batter.
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared skillet and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake on the center rack for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs.
  • Remove the skillet from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Equipment

  • 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Wire Rack