Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp (5g) baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp (3g) salt
  • 0.5 cup (110g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 0.75 cup (150g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups (225g) grated zucchini, lightly pressed
  • 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Grate zucchini using the medium hole of a box grater, place in a paper towel, and give one gentle squeeze to remove excess surface pooling.
  3. Whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth, then beat in eggs and vanilla until glossy.
  4. Stir the grated zucchini into the wet mixture.
  5. Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt directly into the wet ingredients.
  6. Using a spatula, fold the mixture together until just combined; stop immediately when no flour streaks remain.
  7. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  8. Pour batter into the pan, smooth the top, and bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.