Description
This chocolate zucchini bread recipe is incredibly moist, rich with chocolate flavor, and surprisingly easy to make. The zucchini adds tenderness without altering the taste, making it a perfect way to use up extra garden produce. Enjoy a delicious treat that’s a hit with both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated and squeezed zucchini
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out all excess water using a kitchen towel.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in the squeezed zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Thoroughly squeezing the water from the zucchini is crucial for the best texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough bread.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing for easier handling.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, add a teaspoon of instant coffee powder with the cocoa.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A