Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this delicious Chocolate Zucchini Bread, perfect for any Zucchini Recipes Dessert occasion. Infused with cocoa and garden-fresh zucchini, this moist and decadent loaf offers a delightful experience. It’s an easy-to-make recipe with flexible ingredients that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa or unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/4 cup canola, 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, butter, oil, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the shredded zucchini and half of the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, then sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Once done, remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Shred your zucchini finely to ensure a moist texture without visible pieces.
- Use fresh ingredients for better flavor and texture.
- Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a dense loaf.
- For a crunchy texture, consider adding walnuts or pecans alongside the chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Chocolate Zucchini Bread, Zucchini Recipes Dessert