Description
Indulge in the moist and rich flavor of Fresh Chocolate Zucchini Bread, a delightful treat that perfectly blends the goodness of garden-fresh zucchini with luscious chocolate. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for any occasion, be it breakfast, dessert, or a cozy afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan by greasing it or lining with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, combine vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the grated zucchini until fully incorporated into the wet mixture.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg