Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Indulge in a slice of homemade Chocolate Zucchini Bread, a delightful fusion of rich chocolate flavor and nutritious zucchini. This moist and decadent loaf is reminiscent of your favorite chocolate cake, making it the perfect choice for any occasion, whether as a cozy snack or an elegant dessert. With its simple preparation and easily accessible ingredients, this recipe invites bakers of all skill levels to enjoy an irresistibly soft treat that’s both indulgent and wholesome.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (Dutch process or unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, melted butter, oil, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients gently, then fold in shredded zucchini and 3/4 cup chocolate chips.
- Pour into the prepared pan and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Allow to cool for 15 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 65g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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