Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Cocoa

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. Grate the zucchini using the medium hole of a box grater. If exceptionally watery, press gently with a paper towel without squeezing it bone-dry.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and pale.
4. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined.
5. Fold in the grated zucchini and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.