ghirardelli chocolate zucchini nut bread

chesterfield, MO
Updated on Jul 2, 2013

I am always looking for creative ways to use the fresh vegetables as they come out of the garden. This chocolate bread is always a hit and no one ever guesses that there is zucchini in it.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake
yield

Ingredients

  • DRY INGREDIENTS
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons ghirardelli chocolate unsweetened cocoa
  • CREAMED INGREDIENTS
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup softened margarine
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 - eggs
  • ADD
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 3/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups grated zucchini

How To Make ghirardelli chocolate zucchini nut bread

  • Step 1
    Mix all dry ingredients together in bowl.
  • Step 2
    In separate bowl, cream sugar, margarine, oil, vanilla and eggs. Add dry ingredients.
  • Step 3
    Mix in buttermilk, pecans, chocolate chips and zucchini.
  • Step 4
    Pour into two greased and floured loaf pans. Cook at 325 degrees for approximately 50-60 minutes until toothpick comes out smooth. Remove from pans. Cool and slice.

Discover More

Category: Sweet Breads
Keyword: #zucchini
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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