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Moist Decadent Zucchini Chocolate Chip Bread

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A moist, rich zucchini chocolate chip bread with gooey chocolate pockets and a hint of cinnamon, perfect for a comforting homemade treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil (neutral oils like canola or sunflower preferred)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups shredded zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis, squeezed to remove excess moisture)
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Optional: ½ cup (50g) chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or oil and line with parchment paper.
  2. Shred zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a clean kitchen towel.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. In a medium bowl, beat sugar with vegetable oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Fold shredded zucchini into the wet ingredients until evenly combined.
  6. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, folding gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using, ensuring even distribution.
  8. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Tap pan gently to release air bubbles.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking at 50 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.
  10. Cool bread in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Squeeze out excess moisture from zucchini to avoid soggy bread. Use an oven thermometer to ensure correct baking temperature. Avoid overmixing batter to keep bread tender. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. For a softer crust, tent with foil after 40 minutes. Optional: add a splash of milk if batter is too thick. Mini chocolate chips can be added before serving for extra melty chocolate.

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