Ultimate Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Indulge in this rich and moist chocolate zucchini bread, combining the decadence of chocolate with the wholesome goodness of zucchini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a kitchen towel.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Bake for about 55-65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use applesauce instead of oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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