Chocolate Zucchini Loaf

Submitted by 2hyper

"A family favorite even among the most picky. A great way to hide those vegetables. I like to make these loaves in the winter as well. I freeze grated zucchini and then pull it out, thaw it, drain it, and make it as usual."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 2 loaves

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 cup cocoa
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups sugar
• 3⁄4 cup margarine
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons orange rind
• 2 cups of grated zucchini
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1 cup walnuts (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup shredded coconut
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

directions

1. Add all the ingredients from flour to cinnamon in one bowl.
2. Mix all the ingredients from sugar to vanilla together in a second bowl.
3. Combine two mixtures together just until mixture is moist.
4. Pour into two greased loaf pans.
5. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.

Reviews

[FrenchBunny]

This was absolutely delicious. I had used butter instead of margarine and instead of coconut I put in about 3/4 cup of raisins. The raisins gave a nice little sweetness and extra moistness. I loved the fact that this recipe made 2 loaves. Very easy to prepare too. I will definitely be making this recipe again. Thanks for posting a great recipe.

 

[erinjmorrison]

This was a hit with friends and colleagues when I made it for a fundraising bake sale. I am making it again tonight for a dinner party. There is just the right hint of orange.