Ina Garten Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe
If you love moist and chocolatey baked treats, this Ina Garten Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe is perfect for you.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups grated zucchini squeezed slightly
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan lightly with oil or butter.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon until evenly combined.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Add Zucchini
- Stir grated zucchini into the wet mixture. Mix well to distribute moisture evenly throughout the batter.
Combine Mixtures
- Gradually add dry ingredients into wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
Add Chocolate Chips
- Fold chocolate chips into the batter evenly. This adds extra chocolate flavor and texture to the bread.
Pour into Pan
- Transfer batter into prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
Bake the Bread
- Bake for 50–55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with few crumbs.
Cool and Serve
- Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a rack and cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh zucchini for best moisture
- Do not overmix to keep bread soft
- Add nuts like walnuts for crunch
- Use dark chocolate chips for deeper flavor
- Sprinkle powdered sugar on top before serving
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to enhance chocolate taste
- Store wrapped to keep it moist longer