Chocolate Zucchini Bread
A moist and decadent chocolate zucchini bread that’s the perfect blend of veggies and rich chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine the oil and sugar until smooth, then add eggs and vanilla.
- Add the grated zucchini into the wet mixture.
- Combine the dry and wet ingredients until just mixed, folding in chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the bread for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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