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partially sliced Chocolate Zucchini Bread on a white tray

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

This chocolate twist on zucchini bread is irresistible! It's wonderfully moist and flavorful, making it a favorite!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: quick breads
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated zucchini* about 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup chopped nuts optional

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9" x 5" loaf pan. If you like, line the pan with parchment paper and grease the paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, brown sugar, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. Make a well in the center.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla.
  4. Add the butter mixture to the well in the flour mixture. Stir just until combined or a few streaks of flour remain.
  5. Stir in the zucchini, chocolate chips, and nuts (if using), mixing just until combined.
  6. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, and spread evenly. Bake 60 to 70 minutes, or until a pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Then remove the bread from the pan and place directly on a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • *This measurement doesn't have to be especially accurate. Somewhere between 120g and 150g should be fine. Place a paper towel on top of the grated zucchini to absorb some of the water before mixing.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.

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