Indulgent Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Sour Cream
Indulgent Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Sour Cream – Alrightwithme is a deliciously rich treat that combines the deep flavors of chocolate with the moistness of zucchini, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. The addition of sour cream ensures a tender texture while sneaking in some veggies, delightfully enhancing the flavor profile. This easy-to-make loaf is perfect for busy days and can be served warm with butter, as a sweet afternoon pick-me-up, or transformed into a dessert sandwich. With endless serving options and simple ingredient substitutions, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (fine sea or table)
- 2 large room temperature eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or canola or melted coconut oil)
- 1/3 cup sour cream (or substitute with Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 1/2 cups tightly packed finely grated zucchini
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (split for use)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a loaf pan with oil or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup plain flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Whisk until evenly mixed.
- In another bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1/3 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla essence until well combined.
- Add 1 1/2 cups finely grated zucchini and 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (reserve half) to the wet mixture. Gently fold until just combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix. Gently fold in the remaining chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg