Description
This Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread is a delightful blend of rich chocolate flavor and moist zucchini, making it the perfect treat for any occasion. Enjoy it as a breakfast, snack, or dessert that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-sized fresh zucchini, grated and excess water squeezed out
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or a mix of dark and milk chocolate chips)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted unsalted butter)
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease and flour two 8×4-inch loaf pans or line them with parchment paper.
- Grate the zucchini and wring out as much excess water as possible using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, whisking to remove any lumps.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the squeezed grated zucchini and chocolate chips, tossing the chocolate chips with a tablespoon of flour beforehand to prevent sinking.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
- Let the loaves cool in their pans for 10-15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough texture. Squeeze the zucchini thoroughly to ensure the bread remains moist and not soggy. For deeper chocolate flavor, consider adding a pinch of instant espresso powder.