Chocolate Zucchini Bread is a moist, rich quick bread made with grated zucchini, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips—perfect for sneaking veggies into a delicious chocolate treat.
Author:Emma Harper
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:55 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Yield:1 loaf (8–10 slices) 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 1/2cups all-purpose flour
1/2cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
1/2cup vegetable oil
1/2cup granulated sugar
1/2cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini)
1cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Stir in grated zucchini.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
Fold in chocolate chips.
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Do not squeeze out the moisture from the zucchini—it’s essential for the bread’s texture.
Use mini chocolate chips for a more even distribution.
Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.