Description
Indulge in the rich and moist delight of Chocolate Zucchini Bread, a perfect blend of chocolatey goodness and hidden veggies. This easy-to-follow recipe yields two delectable loaves, making it ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Each slice is infused with grated zucchini, enhancing moisture and texture while delivering a guilt-free treat that even the pickiest eaters will love. Whether enjoyed plain or topped with chocolate chips, this bread is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 3 Large Eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 2 cups Grated Zucchini (about 3 medium zucchinis)
- 12 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (divided; 8 oz for the bread mixture, 4 oz for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and prepare two loaf tins by greasing them.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg to the wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Fold in grated zucchini and 8 oz of chocolate chips until evenly mixed.
- Divide the batter into the prepared tins and top with remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for about 5-10 minutes before transferring to racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg