Description
A rich and moist chocolate loaf made with cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and shredded zucchini for extra softness and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla; stir until smooth.
- Fold in shredded zucchini.
- Add 1 cup chocolate chips to batter.
- Pour into pan and top with remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake 50–60 minutes until set.
- Cool before slicing.
Notes
- Do not overmix to keep bread tender.
- Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini if very watery.
- Add walnuts for extra crunch if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes