CHOCOLATE ALMOND ZUCCHINI BREAD

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This makes a not-too-sweet quickbread that is a perfect snack with a cup of coffee or tea. Also nice for breakfast with a dab of butter.

Provided by FlemishMinx

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 9x5 inch loaves

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup salad oil
2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups grated zucchini
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup almonds, thinly sliced or slivers

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F Oil two 9 x 5 inch loaf pans.
  • Beat eggs until lemon-colored.
  • Add sugar and oil, and beat just until well incorporated.
  • Melt chocolate in a pan over hot water.
  • Cool slightly, then stir into the egg mixture.
  • Add vanilla and zucchini.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt, cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda.
  • Add this to the zucchini mixture and stir well.
  • Add the almonds and stir until the batter is completely mixed.
  • Evenly divide the batter between the two loaf pans.
  • Bake for approximately 1 hour 10 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes away cleanly.
  • Cool in pans 20 minutes, then turn out onto a rack.
  • Cool thoroughly before slicing.

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