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Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Gardening Guide: The Zucchini Gardening Guide

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Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a twist of healthiness in this Chocolate Zucchini Bread. Moist, rich & studded with chocolate chips, this bread combines the goodness of zucchini with the indulgence of chocolate, creating a delightful treat for any occasion.

By Bill Dugan, Executive Editor

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Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a twist of healthiness in this Chocolate Zucchini Bread. Moist, rich, and studded with chocolate chips, this bread combines the goodness of zucchini with the indulgence of chocolate, creating a delightful treat for any occasion.

In the world of baking, few things beat the smell of freshly baked bread—warm, comforting, and irresistible. Chocolate Zucchini Bread is a favorite indulgence—moist, rich, and packed with chocolate chips. It shows how simple ingredients can create something extraordinary.

In addition to the ingredients you would expect to use in bread, such as flour, sugar, and eggs, there is the delightful addition of zucchini, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips. The combination creates an end product that is so moist and delicious, you will have a hard time sharing it with others.

You will have to practice restraint while the scents from your oven waft through the house. This bread needs to be cooled a bit before it can be removed from the pan, sliced, and served. This is a great addition to any meal or for a snack all on its own. Don’t forget to share!

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Satisfy your sweet tooth with a twist of healthiness in this Chocolate Zucchini Bread. Moist, rich, and studded with chocolate chips, this bread combines the goodness of zucchini with the indulgence of chocolate, creating a delightful treat for any occasion.

  • Author: Bill Dugan
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10 - 12 slices 1x
  • Category: Bakery

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups grated zucchini, drained
  • 1 3/4 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, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat together vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the grated zucchini and chocolate chips.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the chocolate zucchini bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Indulge in the goodness of Chocolate Zucchini Bread. Did the addition of zucchini surprise your taste buds? Share your baking experience and the joy it brought to your kitchen.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Growing Zones for Zucchini
  • Choosing Varieties of Zucchini Plants
  • Growing Zucchini from Seeds, Cuttings, or Seedlings
  • Growing Zucchini in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers
  • Companion Planting with Zucchini
  • Starting with the Right Soil for Your Zucchini Plants
  • The Perfect Sunlight for Your Zucchini Plants
  • Watering Your Zucchini Plants
  • How to Spot, Treat, and Prevent Zucchini-Plant Diseases
  • What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Zucchini Plants
  • Storing and Preserving Zucchini
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Zucchini
  • How to Slice and Zoodle Your Zucchinis
  • Plant Profiles

  • Cocozelle Zucchini (Variety: Italian Striped)
  • Lebanese Zucchini (Variety: Orient Express)
  • Eight Ball Zucchini (Variety: Raven Sphere)
  • Black Beauty Zucchini (Variety: Obsidian Eclipse)
  • Golden Zucchini (Variety: Golden Glory)
  • Classic Green Zucchini (Variety: Verde Elegante)
  • Recipes

  • Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Quinoa and Feta
  • Teriyaki-Glazed Zucchini Skewers
  • Lemon-Garlic Grilled Zucchini
  • Chocolate Zucchini Bread
  • Herbed Zucchini Noodles with Cherry Tomatoes
  • Parmesan-Roasted Zucchini Rounds
  • Zesty Zucchini Fritters
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Zucchini
  • Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Zucchini
  • Resources about Zucchini
  • Zucchini Glossary

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