Moist and Delicious Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe

This Grandma's Chocolate Zucchini Bread recipe is a delightful twist on traditional zucchini bread. The addition of rich chocolate makes this bread moist, decadent, and impossible to resist. Whether you're a chocolate lover or looking for a creative way to use up summer zucchini, this recipe is a must-try. Enjoy it for breakfast, as a snack, or even as a dessert. With its hidden vegetable goodness and irresistible chocolatey taste, this zucchini bread will become a family favorite in no time.

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Stir in the grated zucchini, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts (if using).
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
9. Transfer the bread from the pan to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

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