Description
Indulge in the rich, moist goodness of this Chocolate Zucchini Bread made with sour cream. A delightful treat that combines the sweetness of chocolate with the subtle freshness of zucchini.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (fine sea or table)
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large room temperature eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or canola or melted coconut oil)
- 1/3 cup sour cream (or substitute with greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Additional:
- 1 1/2 cups tightly packed finely grated zucchini
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (split for use)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Loaf Pan
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients
Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
Combine eggs, oil, sour cream, sugars, and vanilla in a large bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Step 4: Incorporate the Dry Ingredients and Add Fillings
Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet. Fold in zucchini and 3/4 cup of chocolate chips.
- Step 5: Pour and Bake
Pour batter into the pan, top with remaining chocolate chips. Bake for 55-65 minutes at 325°F, until toothpick comes out clean.
- Step 6: Cool and Serve
Cool in pan for 15 mins, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Chocolate Zucchini Bread, Sour Cream, Baking, Dessert
