Chocolate Zucchini Bread

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

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Chocolate Zucchini Bread

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Zucchini
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 cup Sugar
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. Grate the zucchini and squeeze out any excess moisture.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
4. In a separate bowl, beat together the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 18g

Protein 4g8%

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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.