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Moist Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe with Easy Cream Cheese Swirl

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A moist and tender double chocolate zucchini bread with a creamy tangy cream cheese swirl that balances rich chocolate flavor with subtle vegetable goodness.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (about 180g) finely grated zucchini, squeezed dry
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream cheese swirl)
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream or milk

Instructions

  1. Grate 1 1/2 cups zucchini finely and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar and brown sugar. Add eggs and vegetable oil, then beat until well blended and slightly pale. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring gently. Fold in squeezed zucchini and chocolate chips. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
  6. Pour half the batter into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan. Dollop half the cream cheese mixture over the batter. Repeat layers with remaining batter and cream cheese. Swirl gently with a knife or skewer to create a marbled effect.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.
  8. Cool bread in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Squeeze zucchini thoroughly to avoid soggy bread. Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth swirl. Tent bread with foil if top browns too fast. Toothpick test is best to check doneness. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free 1:1 baking blend. Variations include adding nuts, using flax eggs for vegan version, or adding spices like cayenne or espresso powder.

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