Chocolate Zucchini Bread Swirl
A delightful blend of rich chocolate and wholesome zucchini, creating a nostalgic treat perfect for any occasion.
- 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
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- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons espresso or ground instant coffee
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups grated zucchini
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two standard 9×5-inch loaf pans.
- Beat together the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1 egg until smooth and creamy.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, espresso or coffee, salt, cocoa powder, and the remaining sugar.
- Combine in a large bowl, the oil, sour cream, eggs, grated zucchini, and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry mixture into the wet mix gradually, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Divide the zucchini batter between the two prepared pans.
- Dollop the cream cheese mixture in the center of each loaf, top with the remaining zucchini batter.
- Swirl the cream cheese mixture into the zucchini batter with a knife or skewer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes.
- Cool in pans for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Can be drizzled with melted chocolate or dusted with powdered sugar for added sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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