Chocolate Zucchini Bread
This incredibly moist and rich chocolate zucchini bread is the perfect way to use up garden zucchini while satisfying your sweet tooth. Each slice is packed with delightful cocoa flavor and tender shreds of zucchini, making it a surprisingly healthy and beloved treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (10-12 servings)
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and yogurt until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not wet batter.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra decadent treat, sprinkle a few more chocolate chips on top of the batter before baking, or drizzle with a chocolate glaze once cooled.
Find it online: https://seasonedrecipe.com/chocolate-zucchini-bread-recipe/