Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Chocolate Zucchini Bread is a delicious and healthy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is a perfect combination of chocolate and zucchini, making it a great way to sneak in some veggies into your diet. This recipe is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Serving: 8-10 slices
Cooking Tips:
- Use a grater to shred the zucchini into small pieces.
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together to ensure that there are no lumps.
- Mix the wet ingredients and dry ingredients separately before combining them.
Cooking Process:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Add the grated zucchini to the wet ingredients and mix well.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan and transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Appearance and Taste:
This Chocolate Zucchini Bread is a rich and moist chocolate bread with a hint of zucchini flavor. The bread has a beautiful dark brown color and is studded with chocolate chips. The texture is soft and tender, making it a perfect dessert or snack. The zucchini adds a subtle sweetness and moisture to the bread, making it a healthier alternative to traditional chocolate bread.
Type: Dessert Bread
Main Ingredients: Zucchini, Chocolate, Flour
