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Moist Dark Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Brown Butter and Espresso Chips

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A rich and moist zucchini bread featuring brown butter and espresso chips for a subtle coffee kick, perfect for dessert or a cozy snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium zucchinis, grated and squeezed dry (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (130g) espresso chips or finely chopped dark chocolate

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan. Line with parchment paper if desired.
  2. Brown the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until golden brown and nutty smelling, about 4-6 minutes. Pour into a heatproof bowl and let cool slightly.
  3. Grate the zucchinis and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the browned butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  5. In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Gently fold in the grated zucchini and espresso chips.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Fill about 3/4 full.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking at 50 minutes with a toothpick. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter. If edges brown too fast, tent with foil.
  10. Cool the bread in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Brown the butter carefully to avoid burning; swirl the pan instead of stirring. Squeeze zucchini thoroughly to prevent soggy bread. Do not overmix batter to avoid toughness. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly. Espresso chips can be substituted with chopped dark chocolate plus instant espresso powder.

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Keywords: zucchini bread, dark chocolate, brown butter, espresso chips, dessert, easy baking, moist bread, chocolate zucchini bread

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