Zucchini Bread with Chocolate Chips
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5
Zucchini Bread with Chocolate Chips
Description
Zucchini Bread with Chocolate Chips balances fresh grated zucchini’s moisture with a mildly spiced batter that uses cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Melted butter and packed brown sugar create a rich base, complemented by eggs and vanilla for flavor and structure. Sour cream adds creaminess without overpowering the texture. The sprinkle of mini chocolate chips on top provides a gentle chocolate note contrasting the bread's softness.
The bread is baked in a loaf pan at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about an hour until a tester comes out clean, ensuring an evenly cooked center and a lightly golden crust. Cooling fully before slicing helps maintain its shape.
Once cooled, this zucchini bread works well for breakfast, snacks, or a light dessert. Its moist crumb and chocolate accents offer an appealing balance that can be enjoyed with tea or coffee. The use of sour cream or Greek yogurt contributes to its tender crumb without adding sharpness.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 egg large
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups zucchini fresh grated
- ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan with nonstick baking spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar. Whisk in the eggs one at a time. Whisk in the vanilla extract.
- Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in the sour cream until combined. Stir in the zucchini until combined.
- Pour the batter in the loaf pan. Sprinkle the mini chocolate chips in a single layer over the batter.
- Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before inverting and slicing.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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