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The Best Zucchini Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cake . . . Ever.

August 29, 2014 by hipfoodiemom 59 Comments

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Zucchini Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cake

Zucchini Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cake! Super moist and full of flavor! If you’ve never baked a zucchini cake, you need to try this!

You guys. .  this cake. .  this cake!!

I loved this cake so much. Zucchini cake, cupcakes and cookies seemed to be all the rage this month and so I figured I had to bake something and see for myself. Zucchini cakes are known for being super moist. Well, I kicked up the moist factor a few more notches with a secret ingredient. And I added hazelnut flour because I am obsessed.

Zucchini Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cake_slice by Hip Foodie Mom

I have to show another photo of this slice because it was so good. Do you guys see the little green specks of loveliness? You guys have to click over to my friend, Amy’s blog, kimchi MOM, because I am guest posting for her today! I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Amy yet in real life but I feel like I know her. She’s my fellow Korean home girl and she’s a mother. We understand each other. Plus, she’s an amazing cook! I’ve made Amy’s Spam Musubi and Ramen Grilled Cheese and can’t wait to try her Bibimbap Burger. I really love how inventive and creative her recipes are! If you guys haven’t visited her blog, you need to!

Amy doesn’t bake much so I had to bake something today. .  so head on over to her blog get this recipe. This is now one of my Top 5 favorite cakes. OK, maybe Top 2. It was that good.

I hope you enjoy and make this cake! Happy Friday!

And happy LONG Labor Day weekend, woot woot!! And if you don’t know what you’re making for your Labor Day BBQ this weekend, check back here on Sunday..  I’ll have another zucchini recipe that you have to check out!

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The Best Zucchini Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cake . . . Ever.

Note: To help you release your bundt cake with ease, you will need non-stick baking spray and some unsweetened cocoa powder. *For those who don't want a whole lot of ganache on top, reduce the ganache ingredients by half, so only use 4 ounces of chocolate and 1/4 cup heavy cream.
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr
Course: Dessert
Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup hazelnut meal/flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup applesauce
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated or julienned zucchini skin on
  • about 2 cups blend of semi-sweet + bittersweet chocolate chips

For the chocolate ganache*:

  • 4 ounces good quality bittersweet chocolate chopped
  • 4 ounces good quality semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

For the cake:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Using non-stick baking spray, spray a full sized bundt cake pan and then lightly dust with cocoa powder and knock out any excess. This will help to ensure your bundt cake releases beautifully.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, hazelnut meal, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, applesauce, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy, for about 2 to 3 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, slowly fold in the flour mixture into the wet ingredients just until combined. Lastly, gently mix in the grated zucchini and the chocolate chips.
  • Pour the cake mixture evenly into your prepared bundt pan and bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove the bundt cake from the oven and allow to cool for about 20 minutes.

For the ganache*:

  • Place the chopped chocolate in a medium sized bowl and set aside. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until small bubbles start to appear on the outside edge of the cream. It is not necessary to boil or simmer the heavy cream. It just needs to get hot. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let sit for about 2 minutes.
  • Using a wire whisk, gently stir from the middle out, until all of the chocolate is melted and smooth. Allow the chocolate ganache to cool slightly before pouring over the cake. If your ganache cools for too long, you’ll need to re-heat the mixture slightly before pouring over the cake. You want the ganache to be silky so it’s easy to pour. When pouring the ganache over your cake, start with a little, and again, don't use all the ganache if this is too much. Sometimes, I like to save and use the leftover ganache and enjoy with some fruit. You don't have to pour all of it over your cake.

To serve:

  • Loosen the edges around your cooled bundt cake with a fork or butter knife and then place your serving platter or cake stand against the bundt cake pan (flat surface directly on top) and invert. Gently tap the bottom of the bundt pan if needed. Your bundt cake should come out perfectly. Pour on the chocolate ganache and serve.

Click here to get read my guest post over at kimchimom.com

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Comments

  1. Chris+@+Shared+Appetite says

    August 29, 2014 at 6:45 am

    What a stunning cake! It looks incredible Alice! And I still need to try this hazelnut flour!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      August 29, 2014 at 6:51 am

      Thanks so much, Chris!! OMG, buy some hazelnut flour today!! you will love it!

      Reply
  2. Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says

    August 29, 2014 at 10:05 am

    This cake looks amazing! The icing looks seriously decadent too! 🙂

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      August 29, 2014 at 10:36 am

      Thanks so much, Jess!! This cake didn’t even need the chocolate ganache, honestly. . but I got a little carried away! 😛

      Reply
  3. Karen+@+The+Food+Charlatan says

    August 29, 2014 at 10:21 am

    Oh my holy goodness.

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      August 29, 2014 at 10:35 am

      Karen, you’ve got to try this! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Maria+|+Pink+Patisserie says

    August 29, 2014 at 10:53 am

    Be still my heart.. That looks gorgeous and the addition of hazelnut flour is genius! I have some chestnut flour I’ve been wondering what to do with, I might have to make this with it? And I will definitely have to check out Amy’s site. I’m a huge spam musubi addict and that ramen sandwich sounds off the hook!!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      August 29, 2014 at 11:07 am

      Maria, you will LOVE Amy’s recipes. . she’s fabulous! and yes!! try this cake! Happy long weekend!

      Reply
  5. Hye Jin says

    August 29, 2014 at 10:54 am

    Mercy! Mercy! I’m BEGGING for mercy! This is going on the top of my list to bake as soon as I get some time!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      August 29, 2014 at 11:06 am

      hey girl, you HAVE to try this. . I think you will love it!!! Thanks for the comment! 🙂 Happy long weekend to you and the family!

      Reply
  6. Serena|Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says

    August 29, 2014 at 10:58 am

    Alright now I’m on a mission to find Hazelnut Flour because this cake looks amazing! I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      August 29, 2014 at 11:08 am

      Serena, you have to find some hazelnut flour ASAP! I always buy Bob’s Red Mill and can usually find it at any local grocery store . . but Whole Foods (if you have one close by) usually always has it too!! good luck!

      Reply
  7. Nancy+@+gottagetbaked says

    August 29, 2014 at 12:15 pm

    Alice, holy whoa, that is one amazing cake! I looooooove those beautiful little specks of green and this looks ridiculously moist ‘n rich ‘n delish. Heading over to check out your guest post! Enjoy the Labour Day long weekend with your family 🙂

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      August 29, 2014 at 12:25 pm

      Thanks Nance!! you too!!!

      Reply
  8. My+Inner+Chick says

    August 29, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    What a stunner.
    If it has zucchini, does this mean it’s low fat?!
    I love this cake 🙂

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      August 29, 2014 at 12:24 pm

      yeah, totally. . and um, it’s practically calorie free! 😛 hahha! I say, with cake, just enjoy it!!

      Reply
  9. Laurasmess says

    August 29, 2014 at 12:24 pm

    Oh gosh oh gosh oh gosh… This looks amazing Alice!! So moist, veggie-ful and delicious! I am definitely heading right over to kimchi mom to snag the recipe… Though my ability to bake is somewhat limited at the moment (wah!). I will be doing so much baking when I get home! Xxx

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      August 29, 2014 at 10:30 pm

      haha thank you! I bet you will! 🙂 Thank you, Laura!

      Reply
  10. Gwen+@SimplyHealthyFamily says

    August 29, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    Oh my! I love zucchini cake but this is on a whole other level of wonderful!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      August 29, 2014 at 10:37 pm

      Thanks so much, Gwen! I hope you try this cake!

      Reply
  11. Liz+@+Floating+Kitchen says

    August 29, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    This looks delicious! That dripping chocolate – oh my gosh! And I’m obsessed with hazelnut flour too!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      August 29, 2014 at 10:38 pm

      Thanks so much, Liz! Yeah chocolate ganache just makes everything look better!! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Liz says

    August 29, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    I actually got Bill to eat my chocolate zucchini cake, but he kept trying to pull out the green pieces. Sheesh. Your chocolate chip version looks just as moist and wonderful. Off to check out your guest post 🙂

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      August 29, 2014 at 10:39 pm

      Haha, that is hilarious, Liz!!! Bill cracks me up!

      Reply
  13. Jamie | My Baking Addiction says

    August 29, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    I’m loving all of the zucchini recipes and I must click on over to your recipe with the hazelnut flour, it sounds wonderful!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      August 29, 2014 at 10:30 pm

      Thanks so much Jamie!

      Reply
  14. Min says

    August 29, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    I actually haven’t baked with hazelnut flour before, but I def take your word for it! You’re a baking sensation ;).

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      August 29, 2014 at 10:40 pm

      haha, I wouldn’t say that Min but thank you . . yes, try the hazelnut flour. . you will love it!

      Reply
  15. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    August 29, 2014 at 10:12 pm

    Hazelnut, chocolate…the combo reminds me of NUTELLA! The surely looks very moist and just the right thing with a pot of freshly brewed tea for the afternoon break. Thanks for sharing, Alice.
    Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
    Angie

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      August 29, 2014 at 10:40 pm

      Thanks so much, Angie!! You too!!

      Reply
  16. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    August 30, 2014 at 8:18 am

    Your chocolate zucchini cake sounds great made with the hazelnut flour.

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      August 30, 2014 at 8:40 am

      Thanks so much Karen! The hazelnut flour is delicious!

      Reply
  17. Medha+@+Whisk+&+Shout says

    August 30, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    Omg hazelnut flour is HAPPENING! This cake looks amazing and the ganache dripping over the sides is seductive as hell 🙂

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      August 30, 2014 at 2:42 pm

      haha, seductive as hell. . love it!! Thank you, Medha!

      Reply
  18. Ashley+|+Spoonful+of+Flavor says

    August 30, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    I love adding zucchini to chocolate cake! It is a great excuse to get my veggies and indulge a little too! Heading over to check out the recipe.

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      August 30, 2014 at 10:07 pm

      Awesome, I know, right?! Thank you, Ashley!!

      Reply
  19. Paula+@+Vintage+Kitchen+Notes says

    August 31, 2014 at 6:40 am

    I’m obsessed with nut flours too! Hazelnuts are usually expensive, so I guess that’s why they aren’t so common as almonds. But they’re so amazing! This cake rocks Alice!

    Reply
  20. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says

    August 31, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    LOVE the addition of hazelnut in this cake!

    Reply
  21. Alice says

    August 31, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    Ok, I must demand to know where you found hazelnut flour??? I almost always put chocolate frosting on top of my zucchini cakes and sprinkle on chopped, roasted hazelnuts!! It’s seriously the best combination in the world!! I’m loving this, Alice!

    Reply
  22. Kathleen R. says

    August 31, 2014 at 9:35 pm

    Looks amazingly delicious! And I have so much zucchini to use up!

    Reply
  23. Jocelyn+(Grandbaby+Cakes) says

    September 1, 2014 at 10:38 am

    Girl you are a for real baker. This cake is out of this world! Must share.

    Reply
  24. Kelly says

    September 1, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    Oh my gosh, this zucchini cake looks incredible, Alice! Love those pretty green specks beside the chocolate chips! I haven’t tried hazelnut flour yet but it sounds so good. Hopping over to check out the recipe – have a wonderful Labor Day!

    Reply
  25. Mila says

    September 3, 2014 at 3:25 am

    Wow Wow!!!! What an interesting mix of zucchini and hazelnuts! It really looks like a best zucchini-choco cake! 🙂
    Cheers, Mila

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      September 3, 2014 at 11:41 am

      Thanks so much, Mila. . it was really delicious! You should try it!

      Reply
  26. Laura+(Tutti+Dolci) says

    September 5, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    I adore hazelnuts and anything baked with zucchini… what an incredible cake!

    Reply
  27. Carolyn+Ketchum says

    June 17, 2015 at 8:23 am

    I love using hazelnut meal, and this cake is such a great way to show it off!

    Reply
  28. Matt says

    June 6, 2016 at 8:27 am

    What a beautiful cake Alice, I’ve got to make this for the boys!

    Reply

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