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Moist Double Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

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A rich and moist zucchini bread loaded with double chocolate chips, balancing indulgence and wholesome ingredients for a perfect treat any time of day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (about 180g) shredded zucchini
  • 1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for an easy release.
  2. Shred your zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Gently squeeze out excess moisture in a clean kitchen towel.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, combine wet ingredients: sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the shredded zucchini evenly throughout the batter.
  7. Reserve ¼ cup of the chocolate chips, then fold the remaining ¾ cup into the batter.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top and sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips evenly over the surface.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter. If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil halfway through baking.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep it tender. Squeeze out excess zucchini moisture to avoid sogginess. Reserve some chocolate chips for topping to prevent sinking. Use room temperature eggs and oil for better texture. Let batter rest 5 minutes before baking to hydrate cocoa and flour.

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