Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Craving something sweet and chocolaty, but also looking for a way to sneak in some veggies? Look no further than this delicious Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread recipe!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 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
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Popular questions:
- Can I use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour?
Yes, you can substitute whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour, but the texture may be slightly denser.
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Helpful tips:
- Adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking can enhance the chocolate flavor.
- You can add nuts or dried fruit to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
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Expert Secrets:
- Make sure to wring out excess moisture from the grated zucchini to prevent a soggy bread.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder instead of regular cocoa powder.
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