Chocolate Zucchini Pie
8 servings
30 minutes
Chocolate zucchini pie is a refined treat of French cuisine that combines the rich taste of chocolate with the tender texture of vegetables. The history of this dessert traces back to the tradition of using zucchini in baking to add moisture and lightness to the dough. This recipe blends warm spices, vanilla, and cocoa to create depth of flavor, while chocolate chips add pleasant sweet notes. The pie is perfect for cozy family tea times, and its subtle aroma of cinnamon and allspice makes it especially appealing for cold evenings. The versatility of the dish allows it to be served with light creamy toppings or fresh berries, and its delicate structure makes it a wonderful choice for festive tables. The delightful combination of flavors and textures makes this pie a true culinary find!
1
Preheat the oven to 160 degrees.
2
In a bowl, mix softened butter, both sugars, and vegetable oil. Then add eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk. Mix well.
- Butter: 120 g
- Brown sugar: 1 glass
- Sugar: 0.5 glass
- Vegetable oil: 0.5 glass
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Buttermilk: 100 ml
3
In another bowl, mix flour, cocoa, baking soda, allspice, cinnamon, and salt. Then gently incorporate into the butter mixture and mix well. Add grated zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Wheat flour: 2.5 glasss
- Cocoa powder: 0.3 glass
- Baking soda: 2 teaspoons
- Ground allspice: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 0.5 teaspoon
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Courgette: 1.5 piece
- Chocolate chips: 200 g
4
Grease 2 cake pans or frying pans (about 23 cm in diameter) and pour the batter into them. Bake for 25-30 minutes until done. Cool and spread with any cream.
- Butter: 120 g
