How to make a delicious chocolate cake with zucchini using the Thermomix?

Today, I’d like to introduce you to an original way of preparing a delicious and healthy chocolate cake using zucchini, all easily prepared with the help of the Thermomix. This recipe combines flavor and lightness for a dessert that’s both surprising and delicious.

Making a chocolate cake with zucchini using the Thermomix is a surprising but delicious idea. To do this, start by preparing the ingredients: zucchini, dark chocolate, butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder and salt. Then mix the ingredients in the Thermomix to obtain a smooth batter. Pour the batter into a baking tin and place in the oven. Once baked, leave to cool before unmolding and enjoying a soft, melt-in-your-mouth cake, perfect for entertaining the whole family. An additional tip is to add walnuts or chocolate chips for a more gourmet texture. Enjoy your meal!

• Prepare the following ingredients:
• 200g dark chocolate
• 2 medium-sized zucchinis
• 4 eggs
• 120g sugar
• 100g flour
• 1 sachet baking powder
• 50g butter
• Cut the zucchinis into pieces and blend with the Thermomix.
• Melt the chocolate and butter in the Thermomix.
• Add mixed zucchini, eggs, sugar, flour and baking powder to Thermomix. Mix until smooth.
• Pour the batter into a buttered and floured mould.
• Bake the chocolate zucchini cake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 30 minutes.
• Leave to cool before unmoulding and enjoy!

• 200g dark chocolate
• 2 medium-sized zucchinis
• 4 eggs
• 120g sugar
• 100g flour
• 1 sachet baking powder
• 50g butter

Preparing chocolate cake with zucchini

Making a chocolate cake with zucchini is an excellent idea for surprising your taste buds and those of your family and friends. Thanks to the Thermomix, this recipe is child’s play. Follow these simple steps to prepare this delicious dessert.

Start by preparing the following ingredients:

• 200 g zucchini
• 200 g dark chocolate
• 100 g butter
• 150 g sugar
• 3 eggs
• 200 g flour
• 1 sachet baking powder
• 1 pinch salt

Preheat oven to 180°C. Peel and finely grate the zucchini. Set aside.

In the Thermomix bowl, add the dark chocolate pieces and blend at speed 9 for 10 seconds to obtain chocolate shavings.

Add the butter to the bowl and melt at 50°C, speed 2, for 3 minutes. Once the mixture is smooth, add the sugar and mix on speed 3 for 1 minute.

Then add the eggs one at a time, mixing on speed 3 after each addition to obtain a smooth paste.

Add the grated zucchini, flour, baking powder and pinch of salt. Blend on speed 4 for 1 minute. Make sure all ingredients are well blended.

Pour the batter into a greased baking tin and bake for 40 minutes at 180°C. Check doneness by inserting the blade of a knife into the center of the cake; it should come out clean.

Leave to cool before unmolding and serving. This chocolate cake with zucchini is moist, melting and surprising. No one will guess that it contains this vegetable!

Ingredients required

Zucchini in a chocolate cake may seem surprising, but it adds a soft texture and natural sweetness without affecting the taste of the chocolate. Thanks to your Thermomix, this dessert becomes even easier to make. Follow these steps for perfect results.

• 200g grated zucchini (about one small zucchini)
• 200g flour
• 200g dark chocolate
• 100g sugar
• 100g soft butter
• 3 eggs
• 1 sachet baking powder
• 1 pinch salt

Start by preheating your oven to 180°C. Then peel and finely grate the zucchinis. If the zucchini are very moist, wring them out slightly to prevent the cake from becoming too wet.

In the bowl of your Thermomix, chop the chocolate and blend at speed 9 for 10 seconds. Add the soft butter and melt at 70°C, speed 2 for 4 minutes.

Then add the eggs and sugar, and mix on speed 4 for 1 minute. Add the flour, baking powder and pinch of salt, and mix on speed 4 for 30 seconds. Finally, add the grated zucchinis and mix on speed 3 for 15 seconds.

Pour the batter into a buttered and floured baking tin. Bake for approximately 35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting the tip of a knife into the center of the cake; it should come out clean.

Leave to cool on a wire rack before unmolding and serving. The result is a moist, melting and, above all, original cake that will surprise your guests. Enjoy your meal!

Preparation steps

To make a delicious chocolate cake with zucchini using the Thermomix, start by preparing your ingredients. You’ll need :

• 200 g dark chocolate
• 200 g grated zucchini
• 100 g sugar
• 100 g flour
• 3 eggs
• 50 g vegetable oil
• 1 sachet baking powder
• 1 pinch salt

Preheat your oven to 180°C (gas mark 6) and start by melting the chocolate. Break the chocolate into pieces and place in the Thermomix bowl. Program for 5 minutes at 50°C, speed 1.

Add the grated zucchini to the Thermomix bowl and mix for 20 seconds on speed 4. The zucchini adds softness to your cake without altering its taste.

Then add the sugar, flour, eggs, vegetable oil, baking powder and pinch of salt. Mix for 30 seconds at speed 4, until smooth.

Pour the batter into a greased and floured baking tin. Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting the blade of a knife into the center of the cake; it should come out clean.

Leave the chocolate zucchini cake to cool before unmolding. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature to bring out all its flavors.

Cooking and presentation

Want to try something new in baking? Why not add zucchini to your chocolate cake? It may sound strange, but zucchini adds a soft texture and reduces the amount of fat used. With the Thermomix, preparation becomes even simpler and faster.

Start by preparing your ingredients:

• 200g grated zucchini
• 200g dark chocolate
• 3 eggs
• 100g sugar
• 100g flour
• 1 sachet baking powder
• 100g melted butter
• 1 pinch salt

Grate the zucchinis and set aside. Melt the dark chocolate in a bain-marie or in the microwave.

In the Thermomix bowl, mix the eggs and sugar for 3 minutes on speed 4, until the mixture whitens. Then add the flour, baking powder, melted butter and pinch of salt. Mix on speed 3 for 1 minute.

Add the grated zucchini and melted chocolate to the bowl. Mix again on speed 3 for 2 minutes, until smooth.

Preheat oven to 180°C. Pour the batter into a buttered and floured baking tin. Bake for approximately 35 minutes. To check doneness, stick the tip of a knife into the center of the cake; it should come out slightly moist.

Leave to cool before unmolding. For a spectacular presentation, dust the cake with powdered sugar or decorate with chocolate shavings. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an even more delicious treat.

Additional tips and advice

Fancy trying something new? This chocolate zucchini cake is both moist and surprising. With the help of the Thermomix, this recipe is child’s play. Here’s how to make it.

First, assemble the following ingredients:

• 200 g grated zucchini
• 200 g dark chocolate
• 100 g sugar
• 100 g flour
• 100 g butter
• 3 eggs
• 1 sachet baking powder
• A pinch of salt

Start by melting the dark chocolate and butter together in the Thermomix, at 50°C, speed 2, for 3 minutes. Once melted, add the sugar and eggs. Mix at speed 4 for 30 seconds.

Then add the flour, baking powder and pinch of salt. Mix again, this time on speed 3 for 40 seconds. Add the grated zucchini and mix on speed 2 for 20 seconds to ensure even distribution.

Pour the batter into a buttered cake tin and bake at 180°C for 25 to 30 minutes. Use a knife blade to check that it’s cooked through: if it comes out clean, your cake is ready!

For an even more gourmet touch, you can add nuts or chocolate chips to the dough.

Don’t worry, zucchini is almost imperceptible in taste, but it adds an ultra-moist texture to your cake. An ingenious way to get kids to eat vegetables!

You can also replace the sugar with honey or coconut sugar for an even healthier version.

Using the Thermomix

Chocolate zucchini cake is a delicious surprise for the taste buds! If you love discovering new flavors, try this original recipe. What’s more, with the Thermomix, you’ll save time and effort.

To prepare this cake, start by gathering the following ingredients:

• 200 g dark chocolate
• 200 g grated zucchini
• 4 eggs
• 100 g sugar
• 100 g flour
• 1 sachet baking powder
• 1 pinch salt

Melt the chocolate in the Thermomix bowl. Program for 5 minutes at 50°C, speed 2. Then add the eggs and sugar, and mix for 30 seconds at speed 4.

Add the grated zucchini to the bowl and mix for 30 seconds on speed 3. Then add the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix again for 1 minute at speed 4 until smooth.

Pour the batter into a greased and floured baking tin. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 25-30 minutes. Leave to cool before unmolding.

For an extra gourmet touch, sprinkle the cake with powdered sugar or cocoa powder after cooling. Garnish with walnuts or chocolate chips for an even more surprising texture.

Don’t hesitate to use organic zucchinis for an even healthier recipe. Zucchini makes for a moist cake with no particular taste, ideal for getting the whole family to eat vegetables incognito!

The Thermomix is an invaluable ally in the kitchen, especially for amateur pastry chefs. Its efficiency saves precious preparation time. In the blink of an eye, it chops, mixes, blends and bakes, greatly simplifying the recipe-making process.

Remember to optimize cleaning of the Thermomix bowl by filling it with water and adding a drop of washing-up liquid. Program for 1 minute at speed 10, then rinse. You’ll have a clean bowl ready for re-use.

To try this recipe is to adopt it. You’ll be amazed by the cake’s moist texture and deliciously chocolatey taste, without the hint of zucchini. It’s the perfect way to treat your family and friends, and get them to eat a little more vegetables at the same time!

Possible variations

To prepare a chocolate cake with zucchini using the Thermomix, start by gathering the following ingredients:

• 200 g grated zucchini
• 200 g dark chocolate
• 150 g sugar
• 3 eggs
• 150 g flour
• 1 sachet baking powder
• 1 pinch salt

Peel and grate the zucchini. Set aside. Melt the dark chocolate in a bain-marie or in the microwave. Place the eggs and sugar in the Thermomix bowl with the whisk attachment. Whisk on speed 3 for 5 minutes until the mixture whitens.

Add the melted chocolate and mix for 1 minute on speed 2. Then add the flour, baking powder and pinch of salt. Mix at speed 3 for 1 minute. Remove the whisk, add the grated zucchini and mix gently with a spatula.

Pour the mixture into a buttered and floured cake tin. Bake at 180°C for 30-35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a knife blade into the center of the cake; it should come out dry. Leave to cool before unmolding and serving.

For an even softer cake, you can add a tablespoon of crème fraîche to the mixture.

Be sure to drain the grated zucchini well to prevent it from giving off too much water during cooking.

For even more gourmet flavor, add chocolate chips or crushed nuts to the dough.

Fancy a change of flavour? You can replace dark chocolate with milk or white chocolate for a milder version.

Add a touch of cinnamon or vanilla to flavour your cake.

For a gluten-free version, replace traditional flour with rice or corn flour.

Experiment with different vegetables. Zucchini can be replaced by grated carrot or beet for flavors that are just as surprising and delicious.

Storage tips

Here’s a surprising recipe that combines the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of chocolate with the sweetness of zucchini. Treat your family and friends to an innovative and delicious dessert with your Thermomix.

Ingredients:

• 200g dark chocolate
• 200g grated zucchini
• 100g flour
• 100g sugar
• 3 eggs
• 100g butter
• 1 sachet baking powder
• 1 pinch salt

Instructions :

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (gas mark 6).
2. Place the chocolate pieces in the Thermomix bowl and blend for 10 seconds at speed 7.
3. Add butter and melt for 5 minutes at 50°C, speed 2.
4. Add the eggs and sugar, then blend for 20 seconds at speed 4.
5. Stir in the flour, baking powder and salt, then blend for 10 seconds on speed 4.
6. Add the grated zucchinis and blend for 10 seconds on speed 3.
7. Pour the mixture into a buttered and floured cake tin.
8. Bake for 30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a knife blade into the center of the cake. It should come out clean.
9. Leave to cool before unmoulding and enjoy.

For an even more gourmet touch, sprinkle chocolate chips over the top of the cake before baking. The textural contrast will be all the more delicious.

You can also substitute some of the flour with almond powder for a richer taste and fluffier texture.

This cake keeps well at room temperature for 2-3 days in an airtight tin. If you wish to keep it longer, it can be frozen. Cut it into individual portions and wrap each portion in cling film before placing in a freezer bag. To enjoy, leave to thaw gently at room temperature.

A: To make a chocolate cake with zucchini using the Thermomix, start by grating a zucchini and setting it aside. Next, prepare the cake batter by mixing the usual ingredients (flour, sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, yeast) in the Thermomix bowl. Add the grated zucchini and mix until smooth. Pour the batter into a mold and place in the oven. Your chocolate zucchini cake will be ready to eat once baked!