Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe
This Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe combines healthy zucchini with rich chocolate flavor. The result is incredibly moist and delicious bread.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Electric mixer
- 9x5 inch loaf pan
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 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
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
- Squeeze excess water from shredded zucchini first
- Don't overmix the batter for tender bread
- Use room temperature eggs for better mixing
- Check doneness with a clean toothpick test
- Store covered for up to five days