Chocolate Zucchini Bread (Printer-Friendly Version)

Rich chocolate loaf with zucchini, cinnamon, and chocolate chips, perfect for cozy gatherings and brunches.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - ½ cup vegetable oil
08 - ½ cup granulated sugar
09 - ½ cup packed light brown sugar
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
12 - 1½ cups finely shredded zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out
13 - ½ cup sour cream

→ Add-ins

14 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Finely shred zucchini and tightly squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel to prevent a soggy texture.
02 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl until uniform and free of lumps.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk vegetable oil with granulated and brown sugars until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Gently fold shredded zucchini and sour cream into the wet mixture, taking care not to overmix to maintain tenderness.
05 - Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet and stir gently with a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
06 - Reserve a small portion of chocolate chips for topping. Fold the remaining chips into the batter evenly.
07 - Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal after baking.
08 - Pour batter into pan, smooth top, sprinkle with reserved chocolate chips, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
09 - Allow bread to cool in pan for 15-20 minutes, then lift out and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing to ensure optimal texture.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Squeeze zucchini thoroughly to avoid sogginess. Use room temperature eggs and sour cream to promote even rising and smooth batter.
02 - Check doneness starting at 50 minutes; moist crumbs are acceptable, but wet batter indicates longer baking needed.
03 - Allow loaf to cool completely before slicing to prevent gummy or crumbly texture.
04 - For enhanced chocolate flavor, add 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder to dry ingredients.

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