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Saturday, August 6, 2011

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Super moist, freezes well, and like anything chocolate,
it's best after it's aged a day.
Uses 4 cups of zucchini, which is a good thing
this time of summer!
Recipe
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3 eggs
2 c sugar
1 1/4 c vegetable oil
1/2 c cocoa
1 t vanilla
1 t baking soda
1 t salt
2 t cinnamon
2 1/2 c flour
4 c grated zucchini
1 c chocolate chips
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Mix first 5 ingredients in electric mixer until well blended.
Whisk dry ingredients together and add to the mixer.
Mix well. Batter will be stiff.
Stir in zucchini and chocolate chips.
Bake in a greased tube pan.
350 for 45-50 minutes.
tooth pick test.

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42 comments:

  1. sprinklesAugust 5, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    I'm not a fan of zucchini on it's own but I do love me some zucchini bread! Add a little chocolate into the mix and it's even better!

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  2. Betsy BrockAugust 5, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Sprinkles ~ I hope you try it! :)

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  3. MagpieAugust 5, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I love zucchini bread and then to add chocolate - could only make it better. Have a great weekend!

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  4. ChristineAugust 5, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Sounds as good as your word (to post the recipe.

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  5. Brian MillerAugust 5, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    never would have thought to make it chocolate but i will trust you on this betsy...does sound good...

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  6. Betsy BrockAugust 5, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Of course you can trust me, Brian. :) Doesn't taste anything like regular zucchini bread, either.

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  7. BeckyAugust 5, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Oh I have had this before.I will try yours its probably really good LOL.

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  8. Katie @ This Chick CooksAugust 5, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    What a delicious way to eat zucchini! Love that :) Chocolate is the perfect delivery device. I'm your newest follower. Hope you have a nice weekend.
    Katie
    PS- I host a recipe swap every week and I'd love for you to come by and show off a recipe or two.

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  9. Betsy BrockAugust 5, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Thanks, Katie! I'd love to do that!

    Pat, stop shaking your head! ha.

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  10. Pat HattAugust 5, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    OK my head has stopped shaking
    With all your recipe baking
    So I can give a retort
    I guess for you baking could be a sport
    Oh wait we've been down that street
    But I guess if darts can count than baking can have a sporty beat
    Look I went right around the bend there
    All this food makes my veins pop I swear..lol

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  11. Betsy BrockAugust 5, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Pat ~ hahaha.

    I did warn you of Wednesday that this was coming!
    You're nice to comment and not give my blog a shunning.
    Sorry you popped a vein!
    Hope that head shaking didn't give you neck strain! lol...
    Just pop a pill and you'll feel fine
    you might even want a bite of my bread so sublime.
    hahaha

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  12. Pat HattAugust 5, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    hahaha think I may need more than one pill for that
    But Orlin would eat it, as more like a dog with food than a cat..haha

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  13. Betsy BrockAugust 5, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Pat ~

    Orlin would eat the bread
    and hiss after he was fed,
    Hating all the cats here
    causing them such fear.
    Mama Cat and he could have a howling contest
    to see who hated each other best.
    Then off he could go back to bush #3
    where he is king, happy as can be.
    Bring Cassie, too
    She can add some class to the crew.

    ha.

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  14. Pat HattAugust 5, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    haha at least during his stay
    He could scare your remaining raccoon problem away
    Or he might just skip the bread
    And go right after the raccoon's trying to bite off each head..haha

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  15. happygirlAugust 5, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Yummy. Sounds much better than non-chocolate zucchini bread.

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  16. The Better BakerAugust 5, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Your photos are great! I LOVE that we both had the same post on the same day! We truly are sisters of the heart...and maybe belly too? =) Isn't it just cool to be able to 'hide' something healthy and the family doesn't even know it? This is a great recipe...so glad you shared.

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  17. JackieAugust 5, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    mmm I love zucchini bread and chocolate is my all time favorite. I can't wait to try these two flavors together. It sounds wonderful.

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  18. joanneAugust 6, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    chocolate can 'fix' anything...even zucchini eh?

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  19. DomesblissityAugust 6, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    That's such a good recipe Betsy. I'm forever putting vegies in cakes so the kids can get some vegies into them! LOL

    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and following. I'm your newest follower.

    Anne @ Domesblissity xx

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  20. SueannAugust 6, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Oh my! This looks so good!! And chocolate too! Sigh!! Drool!!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  21. MrsupoleAugust 6, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I tried to grow zucchini last year just to use for this recipe and none grew. This year I did not even try, well I did not even plant any new plants. But the grocery store sells zucchini and it works just fine for this recipe. And I ate the whole cake. I am thinking another trip to the grocery store is needed. Thanks for sharing it again.

    @Brian,
    Yes it is good. Very moist and chocolatey. Yummy!!!

    God bless.

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  22. CrystalAugust 6, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    This looks yummy! I wish I had an abundance of zuchinni like I had a few years ago. :-) I am printing your recipe right now though to add to my recipe collection! :-)

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  23. Jyoti MishraAugust 6, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    It looks so delicious..
    m gonna try it :)

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  24. Betsy BrockAugust 6, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Marsha ~ so true! :) Our recipes are very similar, too!

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  25. Betsy BrockAugust 6, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Jackie, thank you! and I'm glad you stopped by!

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  26. Christina @ Still LuckyAugust 6, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Hi Betsy! I made zucchini bread for the 1st time last week (where have I been) and loved it. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog, I hope you come again! I've got a link sharing post up today! Have a great weekend.

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  27. HeatherAugust 6, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    ok, one more fantastic recipe for your illustrated cookbook!!!!

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  28. Betsy BrockAugust 6, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Heather ~ you're tempting me to do that! :)

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  29. My Farmhouse KitchenAugust 6, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    i LOVE this...just yesterday i was at Carlock's Bakery....my favorite and they had zuchinni bread....and i thought...i'm not buying it...i am making it...it's on my list to do soon...and i just found my recipe !!!!

    thanks betsy :-)

    sending love,
    kary and teddy
    xx

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  30. Betsy BrockAugust 6, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    thanks kary! I know you'll love it!

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  31. karenAugust 6, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Thanks for sharing your recipe...looks pretty good. I've had some similar to this, and it's amazing how you'd never know there was zucchini in the recipe...but it definitely makes for a moist cake.
    Wishing you a pleasant weekend.

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  32. AnonymousAugust 6, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Hi Betsy, Hope you are enjoying the weekend. Many years ago, I dated a guy whose Mom made something very similar to your recipe. I'll definitely give it a try. I remember how moist it was.

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  33. Betsy BrockAugust 6, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Mildred~ thanks! I hope you love this bread! happy weekend to you, too!

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  34. alaine@éclectiqueAugust 6, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    This looks delish, Betsy. I love moist cakes; I'll give it a go!

    We're having a birthday next weekend and I'm going to make Lumberjack Cake for the second time...it was a hit the first time.

    Here's my post a couple of years back - http://coccinella-ladybug.blogspot.com/search?q=Lumberjack+Cake

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  35. Betsy BrockAugust 6, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Alaine ~ great! Do you have zucchini down there? Hope so!

    thanks for the link...never heard of this so am anxious to see the recipe. Must be great to be a birthday favorite!

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  36. alaine@éclectiqueAugust 6, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Yes, we do have Zucchini, so easy to grow!

    Let me know how the Lumberjack Cake goes down with the men!

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  37. Betsy BrockAugust 6, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    OK, I will! We love moist cake and coconut, too! Mmmm!

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  38. Jill from Killeny GlenAugust 7, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Okay, I am printing this out...but I do NOT have zucchini this year! Will have to buy some to make it! YUM!

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  39. MichaelAugust 8, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    cake adn veg is surely an oxymoron, right? even if good! :)

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  40. Gloria BakerAugust 8, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Betsy this zucchini bread look amazing!! gloria

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  41. Betsy BrockAugust 8, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Gloria ~ I'm so glad you stopped by! Thanks for the comments and for following!

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  42. keatseatsblogAugust 11, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Cute blog! I love the title :) I'd love for you to share this recipe at my Sweet Treats Party this weekend (and it's an extra great weekend to participate because I'm also hosting a giveaway!!) Hope to see you there :)

    Ashton
    http://www.somethingswanky.com
    {Sweet Treats Thursday} Thu-Sun

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