Chocolate Zucchini Bread
A delicious way to use up summer zucchini, this moist and flavorful chocolate zucchini bread is perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups shredded zucchini excess moisture removed
- 0.75 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
This chocolate zucchini bread is best served the next day, allowing flavors to meld.