Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Chocolate Zucchini Bread, a dessert that artfully combines rich chocolate flavor with the moist texture of fresh zucchini. This one-bowl recipe makes baking a breeze, leaving you with minimal cleanup and maximum satisfaction. Whether enjoyed as a breakfast treat, afternoon snack, or decadent dessert, this chocolatey loaf is a clever way to incorporate veggies into your diet without compromising on taste. With its luxurious chocolate chips and tender crumb, it’s perfect for sharing – bake two loaves and brighten someone else’s day!
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 3 medium zucchinis)
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and grease two loaf pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add in all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in grated zucchini and 8 oz of chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and top with remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 5–10 minutes before transferring to racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use fresh zucchini for optimal moisture retention. Don’t drain the grated zucchini; the liquid adds to the bread's moistness. Customize by adding nuts or spices like espresso powder for extra flavor.