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Chocolate Zucchini Bread

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A delightful and moist chocolate zucchini bread that cleverly incorporates zucchini for added moisture and nutrition.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 3 Large Eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 2 cups Grated Zucchini (approximately 3 medium zucchinis)
  • 12 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (divided: 8 oz for the batter, 4 oz for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare two 9×5 inch loaf pans by greasing or lining with parchment paper.
  3. Mix together sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil in a large bowl until smooth.
  4. Add vanilla extract to the wet mixture.
  5. Incorporate the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg in another bowl.
  6. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients using a spatula.
  7. Fold in grated zucchini and 8 oz of chocolate chips.
  8. Fill the batter into the prepared loaf pans and sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Serve warm with chocolate ganache or cream cheese frosting. Pairs well with fruit or ice cream.

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