July 22, 2012

Chocolate Zucchini Loaf

Serves: 12 pieces
Prep Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 50-60 min
Total:  75 min

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini, with liquid pressed out
1 cup flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tbsp. instant coffee granules (optional)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, loosely packed
1/4 cup milk or soy milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla

Directions
  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, sugar and salt.  Form a well in the middle.
  2. In another bowl, lightly beat eggs and milk with a fork. Add oil, vanilla, coffee granules and zucchini shreds.
  3. Transfer wet mixture into the well of the dry bowl and stir only until combined.
  4. Pour batter in a well greased or parchment paper lined loaf tin or baking dish. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 F for 55-60 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean.
  5. Allow to cool before slicing.

Recipe from inspiredtaste.net

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