Go Back
–+ servings
Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Moist Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Cream Cheese Bliss

This Chocolate Zucchini Bread is rich, moist, and features a delightful cream cheese filling, perfect for indulging without guilt.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup Cocoa Powder use unsweetened for best results
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda ensure it’s fresh
  • ½ tsp Salt sea salt or kosher salt works
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon nutmeg can be a substitute
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar brown sugar can be used
  • 2 large Eggs flax eggs can be used for vegan option
  • 1 cup Grated Zucchini thoroughly drained
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract almond extract can replace
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese mascarpone can be a rich alternative
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth, then fold in the grated zucchini.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Blend the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  6. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, dollop the cream cheese filling, and cover with the remaining batter.
  7. Bake for 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to drain the zucchini well and avoid overmixing to keep the bread moist. Experiment with chocolate chips or nuts sparingly.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!