Chocolate Zucchini Loaf for 8 Slices

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. Grate your zucchini using the fine side of the grater; pat lightly with a paper towel if exceptionally watery.
3. In one large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until the mixture looks glossy and smooth.
4. Stir in the grated zucchini until evenly distributed.
5. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt directly into the wet ingredients.
6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet using a spatula—stop the moment you see no more streaks of flour.
7. Fold in the chocolate chips.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
9. Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
10. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.