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Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe

This Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread recipe is made with large chocolate chunks and a seriously moist cake texture.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 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 sourcream
  • 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 semi sweet chocolate chips more for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 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
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon espresso powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, the vegetable oil, greek yogurt, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth and well combined.
    2 large eggs, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup greek yogurt, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Stir in the shredded zucchini until combined.
    2 cups shredded zucchini
  • 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.
    1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Top with with the dark chocolate chunks.
    3/4 cup chopped dark chocolate or more semi sweet chocolate chips
  • Bake for 60-70minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, but not wet. 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!

Nutrition

Calories: 332Calories | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3mg