Chocolate Zucchini Bread

By Addie

“When we wrinkled our noses at the idea of chocolate and zucchini, Grandma encouraged us to "just try it first." We were glad we did! ”

Ingredients

• 13/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 square (1 ounce) unsweetened baking chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup shredded zucchini (about 2 small or 1 medium)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.


Combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl. Mix well. Make a well in the center of the dry mixture. Set aside.


Beat the eggs with a wooden spoon in a medium bowl. Add the sugar, oil, chocolate and vanilla. Mix well. Gently stir in the zucchini. Add the zucchini mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until the dry ingredients are just moistened. Stir in the walnuts.


Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 45–50 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then turn out onto the wire rack to cool completely. Serve.