DOUBLE CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI BREAD

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Forget the old, dry chocolate zucchini bread. This one is fabulous. Nice and chocolatey, moist and delicious. From the Food Network Kitchens cookbook.

Provided by ciao4293

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa (NOT dutch process)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup oil
2 large eggs, at room temp
1/2 cup buttermilk, also at room temp
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups zucchini, unpeeled and shredded
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • Butter and flour 2 loaf pans.
  • Whisk the flour with the cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves in a medium size bowl.
  • Beat butter and sugar in a medium bowl with a mixer on med high until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
  • While you're mixing, drizzle in the oil, then the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir the vanilla into the buttermilk.
  • Mix the flour mixture into the butter mixture in 3 additions, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour.
  • (Like this--flour, buttermilk, flour, buttermilk, flour) Scrape the sides of the bowl when needed.
  • Fold in the zucchini and chocolate.
  • Divide batter into the 2 pans.
  • Bake until tester comes out clean, about 55 minutes.
  • (be careful, the tester may look chocolatey from the chocolate in the bread--don't overbake) Cool in pans on rack before removing and slicing.

Michael Knight
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bread didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked.


Ahsan Zafar
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This bread is so good, I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!


Khan Zaadi
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to use zucchini, and this recipe is definitely a winner.


Salome Maritaona
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This bread is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Dulan Gunathilaka
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I love the combination of chocolate and zucchini in this bread. It's a unique and delicious treat.


Chris Hammond
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This is the best zucchini bread I've ever made. It's so moist and chocolatey, and the zucchini makes it so light and fluffy.


Splashy King
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out perfect.


Kibuka Hadadi
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This bread is so moist and flavorful. I love the chocolate chips and the hint of cinnamon.


Dale Rusch
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up my zucchini and satisfy my chocolate craving at the same time.


EMS Susanoo
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I've tried other double chocolate zucchini bread recipes before, but this one is by far the best.


Mathan Kumar
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This is the perfect recipe for using up extra zucchini from the garden.


Emily Chaplick
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I made this bread for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes.


Endurance Oppong
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I'm always looking for new zucchini bread recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper.


zahraa mohammed
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This bread is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack.


Ranidu Presadh
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even my kids can help me make it.


Lalkaji Shrestha
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I'm not a huge fan of zucchini bread, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!


ICT Master sazid bd
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This is the best zucchini bread I've ever had! The chocolate chips add a nice touch.


Music Matt5
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I've made this bread several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Kalo Biral
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This zucchini bread is amazing! It's so moist and chocolatey, and the zucchini adds a nice sweetness and texture.


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