Description
This easy one-bowl fudgy chocolate zucchini bread is incredibly moist and delicious. You won’t even taste the zucchini, but it makes the bread wonderfully tender. It’s the perfect treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, and sugar.
- Add the eggs, vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips (if using).
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure your zucchini is well-drained after grating to avoid excess moisture.
- You can substitute half of the vegetable oil with melted butter for a richer flavor.
- For an extra fudgy texture, stir in an additional 1/4 cup of cocoa powder.
- Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans along with the chocolate chips for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Quick Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg