Description
An extra-moist, rich chocolate zucchini bread that balances chocolate and zucchini perfectly. Easy to make and perfect for snacks, breakfast, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 medium zucchinis, shredded (about 2 cups / 300g)
- ½ cup (90g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or bittersweet)
Instructions
- Wash and shred the zucchinis using a box grater or food processor. Pat dry with a kitchen towel to remove excess moisture and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add the sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until the sugar starts dissolving and the mixture looks smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a wooden spoon or spatula. Stop mixing as soon as the flour disappears.
- Fold in the shredded zucchini and chocolate chips evenly.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Serve plain or with butter, nut butter, coffee, or tea.
Notes
Pat shredded zucchini dry to avoid soggy bread. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. Do not overmix the batter to keep bread tender. Check for doneness starting at 50 minutes. Let bread cool fully before slicing to avoid gummy texture. Optional: add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Prep Time: 18 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of l
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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