Description
Indulge in this decadent Chocolate Zucchini Bread that is rich in chocolate flavor and moist from the shredded zucchini. Perfect for a sweet treat or snack!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa or unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/4 cup canola oil, vegetable oil, or melted coconut oil
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups packed shredded zucchini
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix eggs, melted butter, oil, vanilla, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Combine Batter: Gently fold in dry ingredients, then add zucchini and 3/4 cup chocolate chips. Do not overmix.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan, top with remaining chocolate chips, and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let bread cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- If using coconut oil, ensure it is melted and slightly cooled.
- Store wrapped in plastic wrap on the counter for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Chocolate Zucchini Bread, Zucchini Bread Recipe, Chocolate Bread, Baking with Zucchini
