chocolate zucchini loaf

Name: Chocolate Zucchini Loaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup(s) cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon(s) cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 cup(s) sugar; 3 large eggs; 1/2 cup(s) oil (any light-flavored vegetable - canola, safflower, etc.); 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 1 medium banana; 2 - 3 cup(s) zucchini, grated ** (see note listed below); 1 cup(s) nuts, chopped (pecan, walnut, etc.); 1 cup(s) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks

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C L Hackett

Hometown, NC

Updated on Jul 22, 2014

This is incredible for breakfast, snacking, or even as a dessert! While it is lovely at room temperature it becomes AMAZING when warmed or toasted!! Special note - you can replace the cinnamon with Chinese 5-Spice Powder for a slightly different version that is equally delicious. Obviously, if you have nut allergies or simply don't like them - they can be an optional ingredient. You may notice that this recipe has less oil than most quick breads yet it is very moist because of the addition of the banana.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 55 Min

method Bake

yield 2 Loaves

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup oil (any light-flavored vegetable - canola, safflower, etc.)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 medium banana
2 - 3 cups zucchini, grated ** (see note listed below)
1 cup nuts, chopped (pecan, walnut, etc.)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks

How To Make chocolate zucchini loaf

Step 1

Heat oven to 350. Grease two 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" loaf pans.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa, cinnamon, baking powder & powder soda, plus salt. Mix well and set aside.
Step 3

In a large bowl, combine sugar and eggs; beat well. Add oil, vanilla and the banana; beat until combined. Stir in Zucchini and add the flour mixture. Stir until just moistened. Finally, add in nuts and/or the chocolate chips/chunks.
Step 4

Pour mixture into the greased loaf pans and bake for 55-60 minutes. Cool in Pans for 10 min. Then finish on racks.
Step 5

** I do not actually measure the grated zucchini. I simply use what I have on hand. The bread turns out terrific with any measurement in-between 2 and 3 cups.
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