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The Ultimate Moist & Fudgy Chocolate Zucchini Bread

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Make this easy, one-bowl chocolate zucchini bread that stays incredibly moist for days. It tastes like rich chocolate cake while secretly sneaking in vegetables for a satisfying snack or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream (for extra moisture)
  • 2 cups grated zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour one 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. Add the sugar to the dry ingredients and whisk again to combine thoroughly.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the squeezed, grated zucchini and the chocolate chips, if using. The batter will be thick.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, but not wet batter.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Squeeze the grated zucchini very well using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Removing excess water prevents a gummy loaf.
  • Using sour cream is the secret to achieving a truly decadent, moist loaf that lasts longer.
  • This recipe makes one loaf. If you want two loaves, double the ingredients and use two loaf pans, adjusting the baking time slightly if necessary.

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