Amazing Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Name: Amazing Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 loaves
Ingredients: ¾ cup margarine; 2 cups white sugar; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3 large eggs eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder; 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ cup milk; 2 cups shredded zucchini

Rating: 4.58 stars

38 Ratings
31 Reviews
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This is a family recipe that I make all year long! A family favorite! This recipe is AMAZING! I make several loaves and freeze it. It's just as good after it thaws out as it is the day it's baked. I also shred zucchini from my garden and put it in 2-cup portions in the freezer for fresh bread all year round.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

40 mins

total:

55 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 loaves

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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Step 2

Beat margarine, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the mixture before adding the next. Beat vanilla extract into the margarine mixture with the last egg.
Step 3

Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Pour the flour mixture into the margarine mixture alternately with the milk, mixing until just incorporated. Fold zucchini through the batter, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour batter into 2 loaf pans.
Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

273 calories; protein 4.3g 9% DV; carbohydrates 43.1g 14% DV; fat 10.2g 16% DV; cholesterol 35.5mg 12% DV; sodium 457mg 18% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (31)

Most helpful positive review

Tammy Adkins Byerly

05/26/2013

I made this because I was in a pinch for breakfast and had a lot of zucchini from our garden. It's moist and tastes like a chocolate cake without icing. But, I really only made it because I had the extra zucchini and it was quick and easy; so, for those reasons it was good but not quite 5 star worthy. Also, you may want to note that mine was thoroughly cooked at 40 minutes. (Normally, my oven takes the full time or longer with most recipes.) Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Allrecipes Community

01/15/2014

This is okay but a little bland. Read More

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38 Ratings

5 star values: 24
4 star values: 12
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Tammy Adkins Byerly

05/26/2013

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meiry

09/03/2019

Very moist and delicious. Was looking to make bread with what I had on hand, which did not include chocolate chips, this recipe is wonderful without them! The cinnamon gives it a warm, spicy kick, almost like Mexican chocolate. Read More

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baker03

03/03/2014

best bread ever!!!!!! Read More

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LMW

09/04/2013

Excellent quick bread! Nice and chocolatey and moist. Read More

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Teri Jackson

08/11/2016

I really enjoyed the flavor of this recipe it was very good. It was perfectly moist. I followed this recipe to the T but for some reason my bread fell in the middle and it stuck to the bottom of the pan even tho I sprayed it down with pam. I will try this recipe again and next time I think I'll add more flour. Read More

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Allrecipes Community

01/14/2014

This is okay but a little bland. Read More

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Kim Marie

01/04/2018

I made a few healthy additions and a tasty addition! I added 2 Tb ground flax seed. It was not noticeable at all I may add 4 Tb next time. I also replaced some white flour with Buckwheat. I was not sure how it would change the flavor but it too was not noticeable so I may use 1/2 cup next time. I also added 1 cup of 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate chips and I used organic butter instó margarine. It turned out great and my family is devouring it! Read More

Connie Leap

07/14/2018

I loved the flavor. Mine came out too dry. I overbaked. I'm gonna try a different pan next time. Read More

Susan Erdmann

10/15/2016

This is AMAZING! Love that the recipe makes two loaves. One did not last any time at all in our house. I took the second to some new neighbors who just moved in and they raved about it also. Super easy and really good. A great way to use up zucchini. Really really moist! Read More

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Nutritional Information

Amazing Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Servings Per Recipe: 16
Calories: 272.8

% Daily Value *

protein: 9 %

carbohydrates: 14 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 7 %

sugars:

fat: 16 %

saturated fat: 11 %

cholesterol: 12 %

vitamin a iu: 9 %

niacin equivalents: 17 %

vitamin b6: 4 %

vitamin c: 5 %

folate: 12 %

calcium: 7 %

iron: 9 %

magnesium: 8 %

potassium: 4 %

sodium: 18 %

thiamin: 18 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.