chocolate zucchini bread

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Ofallon, MO
Updated on Nov 6, 2025

This chocolate zucchini bread is delectable and moist with plenty of fresh zucchini, Dutch-process cocoa, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. It is truly a chocolate lover’s delight.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (reserve 1/4 cup for the top)

How To Make chocolate zucchini bread

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch metal loaf pan.
  • Step 2
    Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Step 3
    In a large bowl, mix the shredded zucchini, granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  • Step 4
    Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Step 5
    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and top with the 1/4 cup of reserved chocolate chips.
  • Step 6
    Bake 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Step 7
    Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully removing it.

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Category: Sweet Breads
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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