Description
A rich and moist chocolate zucchini bread made with deep cocoa flavor and dark chocolate chips in every bite. Finely grated zucchini keeps the loaf soft and tender, making it a comforting dessert, snack, or sweet breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups zucchini, finely grated
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 to 2 tbsp milk (optional, if batter is thick)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon if using.
- In a large bowl, mix the eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the vegetable oil or melted butter and vanilla extract, then stir until well combined.
- Fold the finely grated zucchini into the wet mixture.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined. If the batter seems too thick, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- You do not need to peel the zucchini because the skin is thin and blends into the bread.
- Do not squeeze all the moisture from the zucchini, as it helps keep the loaf moist.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a dense texture.
- Chopped walnuts or pecans add great crunch and pair well with the chocolate flavor.
- This batter can be baked as muffins; bake at 350°F for about 18 to 22 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg
