Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe

Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe

This Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe combines healthy zucchini with rich chocolate flavor. The result is incredibly moist and delicious bread.

You won’t even taste the vegetables in this sweet treat. It’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert time. This recipe transforms ordinary zucchini into something amazing.

The chocolate masks any vegetable taste completely. Kids love this bread without knowing it’s healthy. Parents feel good about serving nutritious ingredients.

This Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe works for everyone.

When I First Introduced

I discovered this recipe during summer zucchini season. My garden produced too many zucchinis to use. A friend shared her grandmother’s secret chocolate version.

The bread disappeared within hours of baking. Now this Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe is my family favorite.

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Equipment List

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Electric mixer
  • 9×5 inch loaf pan
  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredients List

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Step-by-Step Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Grease loaf pan thoroughly.
  3. Mix flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt together.
  4. Beat eggs and sugar until fluffy.
  5. Add oil and vanilla extract slowly.
  6. Fold in shredded zucchini gently.
  7. Combine wet and dry ingredients carefully.
  8. Stir in chocolate chips last.
  9. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  10. Bake for 55-60 minutes exactly.
  11. Cool completely before removing.

Recipe Tips

  1. Squeeze excess water from shredded zucchini first
  2. Don’t overmix the batter for tender bread
  3. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing
  4. Check doneness with a clean toothpick test
  5. Store covered for up to five days

What to Serve With Chocolate Zucchini Bread

  • Cream Cheese Spread: Mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla. This creamy topping complements the chocolate perfectly.
  • Fresh Berries: Serve with strawberries or raspberries. The fruit adds freshness and balances sweetness.

Conclusion

This Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe proves vegetables can taste amazing. The moist texture and rich chocolate flavor satisfy everyone.

It’s an easy way to use extra garden zucchini. Your family will request this Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe repeatedly.

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Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe

Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe

This Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe combines healthy zucchini with rich chocolate flavor. The result is incredibly moist and delicious bread.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 285 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Electric mixer
  • 9×5 inch loaf pan
  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease loaf pan thoroughly.
  • Mix flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt together.
  • Beat eggs and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add oil and vanilla extract slowly.
  • Fold in shredded zucchini gently.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients carefully.
  • Stir in chocolate chips last.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 55-60 minutes exactly.
  • Cool completely before removing.

Notes

  1. Squeeze excess water from shredded zucchini first
  2. Don’t overmix the batter for tender bread
  3. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing
  4. Check doneness with a clean toothpick test
  5. Store covered for up to five days
Keyword Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe