Description
Indulge in the rich and moist goodness of this Chocolate Zucchini Bread with a hint of tangy sour cream. It’s a delightful treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the freshness of zucchini for a unique and satisfying flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (fine sea or table)
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or canola or melted coconut oil)
- 1/3 cup sour cream (or substitute with Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups finely grated zucchini
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Loaf Pan: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the eggs, oil, sour cream, sugars, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Add Fillings: Gradually stir in the dry ingredients, then fold in the grated zucchini and 3/4 cup of chocolate chips.
- Pour and Bake: Spread the batter in the loaf pan, top with remaining chocolate chips, and bake for 55-65 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert, Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Chocolate Zucchini Bread, Sour Cream, Dessert, Baking, Zucchini Recipe
