Ina Garten Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe
If you like chocolate and soft bread, this Ina Garten Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe is perfect. It is sweet, soft and full of chocolate taste. The zucchini makes it moist and a little healthy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated zucchini about 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup chocolate chips optional
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and line with parchment paper if needed.
Grate the Zucchini
- Wash zucchini and grate it finely. Squeeze gently if very wet.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, mix oil, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Add Zucchini to Wet Mix
- Add grated zucchini to wet mixture. Stir gently until mixed evenly.
Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures
- Add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Stir until just mixed. Do not overmix.
Add Chocolate Chips and Nuts
- Add chocolate chips and walnuts if you like. Mix evenly.
Pour Batter Into Pan
- Pour batter into pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake the Bread
- Bake for 50–55 minutes. Check with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
Cool the Bread
- Cool bread in pan for 10 minutes. Then remove and cool completely on a rack.
Notes
- Use fresh zucchini for best soft texture.
- Do not mix too much; bread stays soft.
- Grate zucchini finely so it mixes well.
- Use good cocoa powder for rich chocolate taste.
- Add chocolate chips for more chocolate flavor.