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Decadent Chocolate Zucchini Loaf

Indulge in the rich harmony of moist zucchini and velvety chocolate with our Decadent Zucchini Chocolate Loaf. This heavenly treat combines the wholesome goodness of fresh garden zucchinis with the deep, satisfying flavor of premium cocoa, creating a moist and irresistible loaf that's perfect for any occasion.
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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Loaf

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Dark brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup Buttermilk
  • ¼ cup Butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 2 cups Zucchini Coarsely grated, about 1 large or 2 small zucchinis
  • 1¾ cups All Purpose Flour
  • ⅔ cup Unsweetened Dutched Processed cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ¾ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon Turbinado Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325℉. Grease liberally a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with soft butter and line it with a strip of parchment paper that hangs over the long sides to create a sling
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, buttermilk, melted butter, vanilla extract and salt until smooth and glossy. Add the grated zucchini and mix with a spatula until well incorporated
  • Using a fine-mesh strainer, sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon directly into the bowl and stir with the spatula just until combined and no pockets of unincorporated flour remain. Do not overmix. Add all but 1 tablespoon of the chocolate chips to the batter and stir until evenly distributed
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the top with the turbinado sugar and reserved chocolate chips, pressing them in slightly so they stick
  • Bake until the loaf puffs slightly and a skewer or cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs attached. You will have smudges of melted chocolate chips on your skewer! Bake for 75 to 80 minutes
  • Let the loaf cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Using the parchment paper, lift the loaf out of the pan, remove the parchment and let cool completely on a rack before slicing, about 2 hours
Keyword Chocolate Zucchini Loaf, Zucchini
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