Moist and flavorful bread with a perfect combination of chocolate, orange, and zucchini

This Chocolate Chip Orange Zucchini Bread is the perfect treat for chocolate and citrus lovers. It's incredibly moist, flavorful, and loaded with chocolate chips. The addition of zucchini adds a hidden nutritional boost and makes the bread extra tender. Enjoy it for breakfast, as a snack, or even as a dessert. This recipe is easy to make and will become a family favorite in no time!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup shredded zucchini
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well until the sugars dissolve.
4. Add the buttermilk, shredded zucchini, and orange zest to the wet ingredients. Stir until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
7. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

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