Description
Zucchini Chocolate Loaf is a delightful twist on traditional chocolate bread, blending rich cocoa flavors with the hidden goodness of grated zucchini. This moist loaf is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, making it an irresistible guilt-free indulgence. Easy to prepare and satisfying to enjoy, this recipe will bring joy to your kitchen and a smile to your face.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper.
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean towel.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the sugar, oil, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined; gently stir in the grated zucchini.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg