I love baking breads in the fall…especially those that qualify as a dessert, like this Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread! I’d venture to say it’s the best I’ve had of its kind, and I’ve taste tested more than my fair share. 🙂
I can’t get enough of the aroma that fills the house when fresh bread is in the oven. Are you the same way?No need to light a candle when the natural scent of baking can permeate the air with goodness.
I enjoy making homemade bread in any form, but especially those that are sweet! Surprise, surprise. 🙂 Dessert breads are just so yummy! Add in chocolate, and I’m sold every time!
The zucchini lends a perfect moistness to the bread without being overwhelming in the least. In fact, I took two platefuls of it to a church meeting and no one could believe it was zucchini bread, simply because the zucchini was so well hidden (i.e. finely shredded). There were lots of “ooohs” and “aaaahhhhs”, and the goods disappeared without a trace or crumb within minutes.
Another key to its moistness is storing it in an airtight, resealable bag after it has cooled.
{THE BEST ZUCCHINI BREAD}
Yield: 2 loaves
1 c. granulated white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 c. vegetable oil
2 c. zucchini, finely grated
3 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
3 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 c. nuts, chopped (I use walnuts or pecans)
Chocolate chips
In the bowl of an electric mixer, mix together sugars, beaten eggs and oil. Add in grated zucchini and vanilla. Mix just until blended. In a separate bowl stir together flour, salt, soda, cinnamon and baking powder. Add to wet mixture and mix just until blended. Fold in nuts and chocolate chips.
Pour into two greased loaf pans and bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 45 minutes to one hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too much, place tin foil over the loaf pans and continue baking until done.
This recipe is a hand-me-down from my aunt, and a definite family favorite for years and years. My mom prefers it without chocolate chips, but I say bring them on! Either way, this bread is a keeper!
XOXO
www.mrsaokaworkinprogress.com