Chocolate Zucchini Moist Treat (Ready-to-Print Version)
A moist, chocolatey zucchini loaf with cinnamon and chocolate chips, ideal for holiday brunches or casual gatherings.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry ingredients
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Wet ingredients
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½ cup vegetable oil
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½ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup packed light brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1½ cups zucchini, finely shredded, excess moisture squeezed
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½ cup sour cream
→ Add-ins
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Finely shred zucchini using a box grater or food processor. Place shreds in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture thoroughly to prevent a soggy loaf.
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined and lump-free.
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In a separate bowl, whisk vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each, then incorporate vanilla extract.
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Gently fold in squeezed zucchini and sour cream to the wet mixture, ensuring even distribution while avoiding overmixing to preserve tenderness.
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Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir gently with a spatula until just combined, with no visible streaks of flour; avoid overmixing.
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Reserve a small handful of chocolate chips for topping. Fold remaining chips into batter evenly.
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Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan and line with a parchment paper sling for easy removal after baking.
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Pour batter into pan, smooth top, and sprinkle with reserved chocolate chips. Bake in preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
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Allow bread to cool in pan for 15-20 minutes. Remove from pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing for clean cuts and ideal texture.
# Handy Tips:
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Thoroughly drying the zucchini is essential to prevent a dense or gummy texture.
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Using room temperature eggs and sour cream improves batter smoothness and ensures even rising.
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Check doneness starting at 50 minutes; moist crumbs on the toothpick are acceptable, but wet batter requires additional baking.
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Allow loaf to cool completely before slicing to achieve optimal texture and prevent crumbling.