Description
A moist zucchini bread with rich chocolate flavor, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips (semisweet or dark)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: orange zest or a pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment.
- Grate the zucchini and press gently with a towel to remove moisture.
- Whisk dry ingredients: flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and optional cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs with granulated and brown sugars until shiny.
- Add oil, yogurt, vanilla, and espresso powder to the egg mixture; mix well.
- Stir wet mixture into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the zucchini, chocolate chips, and nuts if using.
- Do not overmix. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–65 minutes, checking at 45 minutes. Tent with foil if the top browns too fast.
- Test doneness with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
- Slice after cooling slightly, best served warm.
Notes
This loaf pairs beautifully with coffee or tea, and can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: zucchini bread, chocolate bread, dessert, brunch, quick bread
