Chocolate Espresso Zucchini Bread
This Chocolate Espresso Zucchini Bread is the perfect balance of rich chocolate flavor, a hint of espresso, and the moistness of zucchini. It’s a delicious treat that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any time you need a pick-me-up!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10-15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder. Set aside.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the Zucchini: Stir the grated zucchini into the wet mixture. The moisture from the zucchini will help keep the bread tender and moist.
- Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add the Chocolate Chips: Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips into the batter.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly. Top with the remaining chocolate chips for extra chocolatey goodness. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (except for melted chocolate).
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
You can add extra chocolate chips on top for more chocolatey goodness! If you prefer a sweeter bread, increase the amount of sugar to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 12 slices per loaf)
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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