This chocolate zucchini bread is the perfect combination of decadence and nutrition. Made with fresh zucchini and rich cocoa powder, this moist and flavorful bread is a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to sneak some veggies into your diet while still indulging in a chocolatey treat. Enjoy a slice for breakfast, as a snack, or even as a dessert. You won't be able to resist the tempting aroma that fills your kitchen as this bread bakes to perfection. Get ready to satisfy your chocolate cravings with this delightful recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
