~ CHOCOLATE WALNUT ZUCCHINI BREAD ~

~ Chocolate Walnut Zucchini Bread ~ image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

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1 1/4 c unbleached flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 - 1/3 c cocoa powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp instant coffee powder
1 large egg
3/4 c sugar
1/4 c plus 2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c shredded zucchini
1/2 c semi sweet chocolate chopped or chocolate chips, divided
1/2 c walnuts chopped

Steps:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the first 5 ingredients and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, coffee, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Whisk in the melted butter. Stir in Zucchini. Now, stir in the flour mixture a little at a time, until all is combined. Try not to over beat. Fold in the walnuts and half the chocolate. Spray bread pan with bakers secret. Spread batter evenly into pan, sprinkle remaining chocolate evenly on top and bake at 350 degree for 45 - 50 minutes or until pick comes out clean.
3. Place on cooling rack for 5 minutes, then remove from pan to finish cooling. I wrap in plastic wrap until serving. So moist and delicious!