Soft, Tender Zucchini Bread with Melty Chocolate
A delightful zucchini bread infused with rich chocolate, perfect for cozy afternoons and nostalgic memories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 188 Grams (1 1/2 Cups) All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 100 Grams (1/2 Cup) Granulated Sugar
- 100 Grams (1/2 Cup) Light Brown Sugar
- 4 oz (1/2 Cup) Unsalted Butter, melted
- 2 Large Eggs, at room temperature
- 2 Teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 Cups Shredded Zucchini, Packed
- 1 Cup Chocolate Chips or Chunks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
- Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and eggs in another bowl until fluffy.
- Incorporate the vanilla extract into the wet mixture.
- Stir in the shredded zucchini.
- Combine the dry and wet ingredients, folding gently until just incorporated.
- Add the chocolate chips or chunks and mix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with nuts, spices, or additional ingredients like coconut or dried fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: zucchini bread, chocolate, dessert, baking, comfort food