Chocolate Zucchini Bread – Moist, Fudgy & Easy to Make
This Chocolate Zucchini Bread is rich, moist, and irresistibly fudgy—yet secretly packed with fresh zucchini for extra moisture and nutrition. Perfect as a snack, dessert, or even breakfast, this easy recipe is a delicious way to use up summer zucchini. A chocolate lover’s dream with a wholesome twist!
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk & spatula
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Box grater (for zucchini)
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups (about 250g) shredded zucchini, lightly drained but not squeezed dry
- ¾ cup (130g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Prep – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Dry ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- Wet ingredients – In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, oil, both sugars, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine – Pour wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add zucchini & chocolate chips – Fold in shredded zucchini and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Bake – Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are fine).
- Cool & serve – Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra moisture, don’t squeeze all the liquid from the zucchini—just a gentle press.
- You can swap half the flour for whole wheat flour for a heartier loaf.
- Try adding nuts like walnuts or pecans for texture.
- Bread tastes even better the next day after flavors meld.
- Freezes beautifully for up to 3 months—slice before freezing for easy grab-and-go treats.