Indulgent Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Sour Cream
Indulge in the ultimate sweet treat with this Indulgent Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Sour Cream. This delightful loaf is a perfect blend of rich chocolate flavor and moist texture, thanks to the hidden zucchini that adds a nutritious twist. It’s incredibly easy to prepare, taking just 15 minutes of prep time, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Whether paired with your morning coffee or enjoyed as an after-dinner dessert, this chocolate zucchini bread is sure to impress everyone who tries it. Plus, with its family-friendly ingredients and make-ahead convenience, it’s bound to become a favorite in your household!
- 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 packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 1/2 cups finely grated zucchini
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, vegetable oil, sour cream (or yogurt), both sugars, and vanilla until smooth.
- Grate zucchini and fold it into the wet mixture with half the chocolate chips.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for about 55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg