Indulgent Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Sour Cream
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking with this Indulgent Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Sour Cream. This luscious bread combines rich chocolate flavors with moist zucchini, creating a decadent treat that families will adore. Perfect for dessert or a snack, it cleverly incorporates vegetables without compromising on taste, making it a great way to sneak in some nutrition. The enticing aroma as it bakes will have everyone eagerly awaiting their first slice. Enjoy it fresh out of the oven or save some for later—this recipe is versatile enough to fit any occasion and is sure to become a household favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup plain flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, vegetable oil, sour cream, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture. Fold into the wet mixture.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently, then add half of the chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg