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Moist Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe with Walnuts

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A moist and indulgent double chocolate zucchini bread with walnuts that balances rich chocolate flavor and subtle crunch, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (220 g)
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (35 g)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (150 g)
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil (80 ml)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium)
  • ½ cup chopped toasted walnuts
  • ½ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray, then line it with parchment paper.
  2. Grate the zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and gently squeeze out excess moisture, leaving some moisture for tenderness.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
  5. Fold the grated zucchini into the wet ingredients, then add the toasted walnuts and chocolate chips.
  6. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  7. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Optionally, sprinkle extra chocolate chips or walnuts on top.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter. Tent with foil if the top browns too fast.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, shaking frequently. Squeeze out excess moisture from zucchini but leave some for softness. Tent with foil if top browns too fast. Let bread cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. For gluten-free, use almond flour and expect a denser crumb. For vegan, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use dairy-free chocolate chips and oil.

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