Moist Chocolate Zucchini Bread: 5 Reasons to Love It
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Moist and Fudgy Chocolate Zucchini Bread: A Delicious Twist on Classic Loaf Recipes
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1½ cups shredded zucchini (unpeeled, blotted dry)
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (or mix of white and brown)
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan.
- Shred zucchini and blot well with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and stir just until combined.
- Gently fold in zucchini, chocolate chips, and nuts if using.
- Pour batter into loaf pan and bake 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- This bread freezes well; wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg