Description
This Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread is packed with irresistible flavor and simple ingredients. With cocoa, fresh zucchini, and a generous amount of chocolate, it’s a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis, no need to blot)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup chopped dark chocolate or more semisweet chocolate chips (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease an 8.5-4.5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, vegetable oil, Greek yogurt, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Stir in the shredded zucchini until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Top with the dark chocolate chunks.
- Bake for 55 to 70 minutes, starting to check for doneness at 55 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs. The top should look set and slightly cracked.
- Allow the zucchini bread to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then use the parchment paper overhang to lift it out and place it on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy your extra chocolatey, extra fudgy double chocolate zucchini bread.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
Ensure that the zucchini is fresh and well-shredded to enhance moisture in the bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg