Chocolate Zucchini Bread
A delightful twist on a classic favorite, this Chocolate Zucchini Bread combines rich chocolate with moist zucchini for a tasty treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grate the zucchini using the coarse side of a box grater and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Mix the grated zucchini, both sugars, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in another large bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture using a spatula.
- Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
- Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
This recipe is forgiving—feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate, zucchini, bread, dessert, baking