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Best Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread: An Easy One-Bowl Recipe

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This double chocolate zucchini bread is incredibly moist, rich, and chocolatey, with a tender crumb that hides a secret vegetable. It’s an easy one-bowl recipe that feels indulgent but comes together with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil (avocado or canola)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60ml) buttermilk
  • 1 ½ cups (about 200g) grated zucchini (do not peel)
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus ¼ cup for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, letting edges hang over the long sides. Lightly grease any exposed sides.
  2. Grate the zucchini on the large holes of a box grater. Do not squeeze out the moisture. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
  4. Add vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and buttermilk. Whisk until fully combined and glossy.
  5. Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt directly into the bowl. Stir gently with a rubber spatula until just combined (a few streaks of flour are fine).
  6. Fold in grated zucchini and most of the chocolate chips (reserve about ¼ cup for topping). The batter will be thick and slightly lumpy.
  7. Scrape batter into prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. If top browns too quickly after 40 minutes, tent loosely with foil.
  9. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then lift out using parchment handles and transfer to a cooling rack. Cool completely before slicing (at least 2 hours).

Notes

Do not squeeze the moisture from the zucchini—it keeps the bread tender. For best flavor, let the bread rest overnight before slicing. To check doneness, look for edges pulling away from the pan and a springy top.

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