Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
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Indulge in this decadent Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread that’s so rich and fudgy, no one will suspect it’s hiding a veggie secret! Perfect for showcasing those in-season zucchinis, this easy recipe combines the sweetness of chocolate with the moisture of zucchini for a treat that’s irresistibly delicious.
Indulge in the ultimate treat: Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread! This recipe is unbelievably rich, ultra-moist, and fudgy, everything you crave in a decadent dessert. With simple, pantry-friendly ingredients, you’ll experience chocolate bliss in every bite!
Is it truly summer if you haven’t baked zucchini bread? I recently snagged some fresh zucchini from the grocery store, and of course, I had to whip up something special with it. Join me in making this scrumptious chocolate zucchini bread; it’s a delightful twist on the classic that you know and love.
Ingredients
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- Flour: All-purpose flour works best for zucchini bread.
- Cocoa powder: You will need to use Dutch-processed cocoa powder for this recipe.
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Sugar: Regular granulated sugar.
- Eggs: Make sure to bring the eggs to room temperature before using them.
- Butter: Unsalted butter works best, so you can control the amount of salt in the bread.
- Vanilla: As always, use pure vanilla extract.
- Zucchini: You need 2 medium zucchini and use the large holes on a box grater to shred them.
- Chocolate chips: I prefer to use semisweet chocolate chips, but you can use any variety you prefer.
Step by Step Directions
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- Combine the dry ingredients. Mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a small bowl.
- Combine the wet ingredients. Mix the sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and shredded zucchini together in a large bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Bake in a parchment-lined loaf pan until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for a few minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips For Success
- Elevate your chocolate zucchini bread with a delightful crunch! Consider adding walnuts or pecans for that perfect nutty flavor.
- Use the large holes on a box grater to shred the zucchini.
- You don’t need to blot the shredded zucchini before using. You want all that added moisture for the best texture.
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Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups (227 g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (30 g) unsweetened Dutch processed cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cup (250 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (280 g) grated zucchini
- 1 cup (170 g) semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F. Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl; whisk to combine.
- Combine the sugar and eggs in a separate large bowl; whisk until well blended. Add the melted butter and vanilla; beat until combined. Stir in the zucchini.
- Add the flour mixture and whisk just until moistened. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 60-80 minutes, until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Shred the zucchini with a box grater. This will yield the best results.
- Storage: Keep the bread covered tightly and store at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freeze: The bread can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and bring to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
The nutrition information provided is for convenience and as a courtesy only. It is not guaranteed to be accurate because nutrition information can vary for a variety of reasons. For precise nutritional data use your preferred nutrition calculator and input the exact ingredients and brands you used in the recipe.
Lovely moist cake, very rich and more suited as a dessert.