Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

I’m not exaggerating when I say that this chocolate chip zucchini bread does not last more than 48 hours in our household. In fact, J and I and polish this off between the two of us. 👀

My friend, Brenda, gave me her adapted recipe from Epicurious almost a decade ago, and this been one of my staple zucchini recipes. It is just so darn good.

Whether you’re gearing up for back-to-school week, or just need a treat for the weekend (or anytime, really), go bake this! It will put a smile on your face.

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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

Moist and delicate crumbed chocolate bread that is sure to be in regularly rotation in your kitchen.

Prep Time30 mins

Cook Time50 mins

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snacks

Keyword: Bread, cake, chocolate, zucchini

Equipment

• Hand or stand mixer

Ingredients

• 150 grams (1 1/8 cups) unbleached all purpose flour
• 23 grams (1/4 cups) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 175 grams (3/4 cups and 2 tablespoons) white granulated sugar
• 112 grams (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened/at room temperature
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 143 grams (1 cup) finely grated unpeeled zucchini
• 87 grams (1/2 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter a 9”x5” loaf pan and line with parchment paper (or flour it instead, if you wish). 
• Whisk together flour, baking soda, and cocoa powder in a medium bowl
• Cream sugar and butter in separate bowl using a hand or stand mixer. Add egg and mix thoroughly before adding vanilla extract and salt. 
• Alternate adding and mixing 1/3 of the dry ingredient and 1/2 of the buttermilk. Repeat until everything is added.
• Squeeze the grated zucchini to remove excess excess moisture before adding to the mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips/chunks.
• Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50 minutes or until cake tester inserted into the centre of the bread comes out clean.
• Cool completely in the pan before slicing. Crumb tends to break if sliced while hot.

Notes

Serve as is, with a generous dollop of whipped cream, or enjoy warmed and topped with vanilla ice cream.