Description
Indulge in our decadent Fudgy Chocolate Zucchini Quick Bread recipe! Learn how to create a moist and flavorful treat perfect for any occasion. Click now for the full recipe.
Ingredients
- – 3 cups (720 ml) grated zucchini (2 large or 3 small)
- – 1 3/4 cups (260g) flour, plain/all purpose
- – 1/3 cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably dutch processed
- – 1 1/2 tsp (8 ml) baking soda (bi-carbonate)
- – 1/2 tsp (3 ml) salt
- – 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla essence
- – 1 1/4 cups (275g) white sugar
- – 2 eggs
- – 100g / 7 tbsp vegetable oil, melted
- – 300g / 10 oz dark chocolate, coarsely chopped (keep some larger chunks!)
Instructions
- Set your oven to 180°C/350°F (or 160°C if using a fan oven).
- Prepare a large loaf tin by greasing and lining it. Mine measures 28 x 15 x 6.5cm (11 x 6 x 2.5 inches).
- Take handfuls of the grated zucchini, squeeze out the extra moisture, and let it sit in a colander to drain while you get the batter ready.
- Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a big mixing bowl, stirring them well.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together. Add the melted vegetable oil and vanilla essence, then whisk until everything is well blended.
- Mix the egg mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients using a wooden spoon, just until combined. The mixture will be thick.
- Fold in the zucchini and dark chocolate chunks. The batter will seem very thick initially but will become a thick, spreadable mixture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf tin and bake for 45 minutes. Cover with foil and continue baking for another 20 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, save for any melted chocolate.
- Let the loaf sit in the tin for 15 minutes before removing it. Allow it to cool on a wire rack for an additional 10 minutes prior to slicing.
- For best results, serve warm. The chocolate will be melty and the center will be especially fudgy!
Notes
- Remember to drain excess liquid from the grated zucchini to avoid a soggy loaf.
- Opt for high-quality dark chocolate with some larger chunks for added texture.
- Let the loaf cool in the tin for 15 minutes before removing to prevent crumbling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Unknown
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 5g
Keywords: zucchini bread, chocolate zucchini, fudgy loaf, dark chocolate, moist cake
