COCOA ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH ORANGE CREAM

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Vegetable cooking spray

1/2 cup flour

3/4 cup almond flour – such as Bob’s Red Mill brand

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons Whey Low Granular (or sugar if not watching carbs)

1 large egg

1/4 cup buttermilk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup shredded zucchini

2 ounces sugar free dark, or 70% cacao chocolate, chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 8×8 inch baking pan with vegetable cooking spray and set aside.

In a medium bowl stir together the flour, almond flour, cocoa powder, soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.

In a large bowl beat until light and fluffy the softened butter and sugar sub. Beat in the egg, buttermilk, and vanilla. Gradually stir in dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in zucchini and chips, if using.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until tester comes out with moist crumbs. Do not overbake. Allow to cool on wire rack. Serve with orange cream if desired. Makes 9 servings.

Per Serving: Calories 161; Protein 5 g; Fat 12 g; Carbs 8 g; Sugar 2 g; Sodium 119 mg

ORANGE CREAM

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

1 teaspoon fresh grated orange rind

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

3 tablespoons Splenda

In a medium bowl combine cream, orange juice, orange rind, vanilla, and Splenda. Beat until soft peaks form.