Ingredients
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups finely grated zucchini
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased loaf pan.
- In one bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together wet ingredients: eggs, oil, sour cream, sugars, and vanilla until well combined.
- Fold in grated zucchini and half of the chocolate chips into the wet mixture.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet until just incorporated; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider folding in chopped nuts or swapping chocolate chips for your favorite variety. Ensure zucchini is well-drained if using frozen to avoid excess moisture in your loaf.
