This bread reminds me a lot of the double chocolate banana bread I posted. It is just as moist and chocolatey but this time using a plentiful end of summer garden vegetable. I first tried this at my friend Nicole's home. I was picking up my son who was playing over there and she sent us home with a little loaf fresh from the oven. What a treat!! We gobbled it up in minutes. The next time I had extra zucchinis to use I called and got the recipe. She says it is her Mom's recipe and she made it all the time growing up. It is a keeper! Yum! Thanks for sharing Nicole!
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
submitted by Melanie
Beat 3 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup oil
2 tsp vanilla
Add:
2 cups grated zucchini
2 1/3 cup flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup cocoa (I use dutch process)
*For extra chocolatey-ness, add a big handful of chocolate chips --however many you like!
Preheat oven to 350. Pour batter into greased (or use nonstick cooking spray) and sugared loaf pans Sugaring is just like flouring a pan--but do it with sugar. It makes for a delightfully sweet and crispy crust.
Preheat oven to 350. Pour batter into greased (or use nonstick cooking spray) and sugared loaf pans Sugaring is just like flouring a pan--but do it with sugar. It makes for a delightfully sweet and crispy crust.
Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes
I double this and make 2 large loaves.
Yum!!!! That sounds amazing! I love adding zucchini to breads--it makes it so moist. I bet this is so delicious! Can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteYummmm! That looks great!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter and I made this recipe today after church and it is fabulous! Thanks for posting such a yummy recipe!
ReplyDeleteThis bread looks deliciously rich and moist!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and I love it! You've got so many yummy recipes :)
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Hi!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog! I am making this bread now and I am wondering was I supposed to use 2 pans? I didn't double the recipe, but it is cooking a lot longer than 40-45 minutes. Thanks!
Yes, I think I used 2 smaller loaf pans. Honestly, I can't remember. I haven't made it for awhile, since I moved away from my garden with zuchini. I hope the bread worked!!
ReplyDeleteSeriously SOOO good. I have made 8-10 loaves and take it to places or get togethers and they always think it's chocolate cake. I have to inform them it's Zucchini Bread. They never believe me!
ReplyDeleteWhere do you get your Dutch process cocoa?
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