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Moist Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe with Easy Brown Butter Glaze

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A rich and moist double chocolate zucchini bread topped with a nutty brown butter glaze, perfect for a cozy treat or sharing with friends.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium zucchinis, grated and lightly squeezed dry
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (90g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, for the brown butter glaze
  • 1 cup (120g) sifted powdered sugar, for the glaze
  • 2–3 tablespoons (30-45ml) milk, whole or any milk of choice, to thin the glaze

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Grate 2 medium zucchinis using a box grater or food processor. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and gently squeeze to remove excess moisture.
  3. In a medium bowl, sift together 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  4. In another large bowl, whisk ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, 2 large eggs, and ½ cup vegetable oil until smooth and glossy. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula to combine. Then fold in the grated zucchini and ½ cup chocolate chips.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking at 50 minutes with a toothpick inserted in the center. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent with foil halfway through baking.
  7. While the bread cools, melt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 4-5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk 1 cup sifted powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons milk and the browned butter until smooth and pourable. Add more milk if needed.
  9. Once the bread is cool to the touch (about 20 minutes), drizzle the brown butter glaze evenly over the top.
  10. Slice and serve. Enjoy with coffee or milk.

Notes

Keep an eye on the butter when browning to avoid burning. Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini to prevent sogginess. Fold batter gently to keep bread tender. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. Bread tastes better after a day or two as flavors deepen.

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