Chocolate Zucchini Bread
This easy chocolate zucchini bread is incredibly moist, rich, and packed with chocolate flavor, with just a hint of warm spices in every bite. It's so delicious that even picky eaters won't guess there's zucchini inside! If your garden is overflowing with zucchini, this recipe is one of the tastiest ways to put it to good use.
Ingredients
- 2 1 ounce squares unsweetened chocolate
- 2 cups white sugar
- 2 cups finely grated zucchini drained
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans and set aside.
- Place the unsweetened chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, drained zucchini, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until well combined. Mix in the melted chocolate until fully incorporated.
- Add the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until just blended — do not overmix. Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each loaf comes out clean.
- Allow the loaves to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Zucchini tip: Always squeeze or drain your grated zucchini thoroughly using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Too much moisture can result in a gummy, underbaked center.
- Storage: Wrap cooled loaves tightly and store at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Freezer-friendly: Wrap individual slices or whole loaves in plastic wrap and freeze in a zip-top bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature.
- Oil substitutes: Canola, grapeseed, safflower, or soybean oil all work in place of vegetable oil.
- Add-ins: Try folding in chopped walnuts or pecans along with the chocolate chips for a little crunch.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 284
- Total Carbohydrates: 35g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Total Sugars: 24g
- Protein: 3g
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
- Vitamin C: 3mg
- Sodium: 182mg
- Calcium: 16mg
- Iron: 2mg
- Potassium: 128mg