Ultimate Chocolate Zucchini Loaf
Experience the decadent taste of chocolate combined with the moistness of zucchini in this delightful loaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup water (or as directed on cake mix)
- 2 large eggs (or as directed on cake mix)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or as directed on cake mix)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a standard loaf pan (9×5 inches) by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Shred the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- Mix the chocolate cake mix, shredded zucchini, mini chocolate chips, water, eggs, and vegetable oil in a large bowl until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cooling the loaf for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve, preferably warm with butter or cream cheese!
Notes
For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts or spices. You can also create a vegan version by replacing eggs with applesauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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