Indulging in a slice of Moist Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread is like treating yourself to a decadent dessert while sneaking in some veggies. This delicious and rich bread combines the sweetness of chocolate with the nutritional benefits of zucchini, creating a delightful and moist quick bread that is both satisfying and nourishing.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup shredded zucchini (approximately 1 medium zucchini, finely grated)
½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
2 large eggs (preferably at room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
In another bowl, combine the shredded zucchini, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
