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Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe

Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe

5 from 27 reviews

A rich and decadent Chocolate Zucchini Bread recipe that is moist, chocolatey, and loaded with grated zucchini and chunks of dark chocolate. This bread is a delightful treat perfect for any time of day.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Bread:

  • 3 cups grated zucchini (2 large or 3 small)
  • 1 3/4 cups (260g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch processed
  • 1.5 tsp baking soda (bi-carbonate)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla essence
  • 1 1/4 cup (275g) white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 100g / 7 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 300g / 10 oz dark chocolate, coarsely chopped (keep some larger chunks!)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 180C/350F (160C fan).
  2. Prepare pan: Grease and line a large loaf pan (28 x 15 x 6.5cm / 11 x 6 x 2.5 inches).
  3. Prepare zucchini: Squeeze out excess liquid from grated zucchini and drain in a colander.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and sugar. Add melted butter and vanilla, whisk until combined.
  6. Combine batter: Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  7. Add zucchini and chocolate: Fold in drained zucchini and chopped chocolate until evenly distributed.
  8. Bake: Transfer batter to loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes. Cover with foil and bake an additional 20 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
  9. Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool further before slicing.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, ensure to drain the zucchini well.
  • This bread is best served warm for a fudgy, chocolatey experience.

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