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Fudgy Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Espresso

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This incredibly fudgy double chocolate zucchini bread is enhanced with a hint of espresso, making the chocolate flavor deeper and richer. It’s a simple, pantry-friendly recipe that yields a moist, brownie-like loaf perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (about 200g) shredded zucchini (do not squeeze out moisture)
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with a parchment paper sling.
  2. Wash zucchini, trim ends, and grate using a box grater. Measure 1 ½ cups. Do not squeeze out the liquid.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and instant espresso powder.
  4. In a separate large bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined and slightly lighter in color. Stream in vegetable oil and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth and glossy.
  5. Pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Gently fold with a rubber spatula until just combined (a few lumps are fine). Do not overmix.
  6. Add shredded zucchini (with its liquid) and chocolate chips. Fold gently until evenly distributed. Batter will be thick and slightly shaggy.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
  8. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Then lift out using parchment sling and cool completely on the rack before slicing.

Notes

Do not squeeze the moisture out of the zucchini; it is essential for the fudgy texture. The espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor without making the bread taste like coffee. For best results, use room temperature eggs. The bread tastes even better the next day.

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