Chocolate Zucchini Bread
A moist and rich chocolate treat featuring grated zucchini, perfect for brunch or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Combine the grated zucchini, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated zucchini for better texture. Consider adding nuts or different chocolate chips for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/moist-cocoa-zucchini-bread/