Amazing Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Zucchini bread became popular in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s as a creative way to use up excess zucchini from backyard gardens.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Amazing Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Any, Bread, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 50 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2240

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ cup Cocoa powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cinnamon
• 2 large Eggs
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Grated zucchini
• ¹⁄₂ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined. Stir in the grated zucchini.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 20g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.