Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
A delightful loaf that combines rich chocolate with moist zucchini for a tender and comforting treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium zucchini, grated
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or butter, and dust with cocoa powder.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, being careful not to over mix.
- Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Transfer the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Pop that beauty into the preheated oven and bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve warm with butter or cream cheese frosting for a delightful treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate, zucchini bread, dessert, comfort food, baking