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Moist Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe with Crunchy Walnuts You’ll Love

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A moist and indulgent double chocolate zucchini bread with crunchy walnuts, perfect for a comforting treat that sneaks in some veggie goodness.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium zucchinis, grated (about 2 cups)
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup (90g) walnuts, chopped (lightly toasted)
  • Optional: a sprinkle of coarse sugar for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. Grate 2 medium zucchinis using a box grater. Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
  3. In a large bowl, sift together 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp salt. Whisk to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 2 large eggs, ½ cup vegetable oil, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in grated zucchini and 1 cup chocolate chips.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle chopped toasted walnuts evenly over the surface, pressing lightly to stick.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, starting to check at 50 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Squeeze zucchini well to avoid soggy bread. Fold dry ingredients gently into wet to prevent toughness. Toast walnuts lightly for best flavor. Tent with foil if walnuts brown too fast. Bread cools best on a wire rack to avoid sogginess. Muffin version bakes in about 25 minutes.

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