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Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Decadently moist and sweet, this chocolate zucchini bread is as easy as it is delicious.

Ingredients :

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups shredded zucchini
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips

Directions :

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉. Grease two 8×4-inch loaf pans or line with parchment.
  • Grate the zucchini with the large holes on a box grater.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, applesauce, and vanilla.
  • Add the sugar mixture to the flour mixture and stir just until moistened. Fold in the zucchini and chocolate chips. Don't overmix.
  • Divide the batter over the two loaf pans and bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely.