Description
This Rich Chocolate Chip Amish Zucchini Bread is a delightful twist on traditional zucchini bread, with the addition of semi-sweet chocolate chips for extra richness and flavor. It’s moist, tender, and perfect for a sweet treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded zucchini (no need to remove the liquid)
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 teaspoon salt
Dry Ingredients:
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups plain flour
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Baking Equipment and Ingredients
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 6-cup or 9×5-inch loaf pan with baking spray.
- Step 2: Combine Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix zucchini, oil, eggs, sugars, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
- Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients
Combine cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and baking powder with the wet mixture. Add flour and stir until just combined.
- Step 4: Fold in Chocolate Chips
Gently fold in chocolate chips into the batter.
- Step 5: Prepare for Baking
Pour batter into loaf pan, sprinkle coarse sugar on top. Bake for 55-60 minutes.
- Step 6: Bake and Cool
Cool loaf in the pan, then slice and serve.
Notes
- This bread tastes even better the day after baking, so consider making it ahead for optimal flavor.
- You can customize this recipe by adding nuts or dried fruits for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Amish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate Chip, Amish, Zucchini Bread, Baking, Sweet Bread
