Easy Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread with a Cake Mix Recipe
This Easy Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread combines moist shredded zucchini with a rich chocolate cake mix and mini chocolate chips to create a decadent yet simple treat. Perfect for a quick bake, this bread is moist, chocolaty, and packed with texture — a delightful way to sneak veggies into a sweet snack or dessert.
- Author: Rita
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 2 loaves (about 12 slices total) 1x
- Category: Bread, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Main Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (13.25 ounces)
- 1 ½ to 2 cups finely shredded zucchini
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray two loaf pans with non-stick spray. For easier removal, optionally line the bottom of each pan with a small piece of wax paper.
- Coat Chocolate Chips: In a small bowl, measure 1 tablespoon of cake mix and toss it with the mini chocolate chips to coat them. This step helps prevent the chips from sinking to the bottom during baking. Set aside.
- Mix Batter: In a large bowl, combine the remaining chocolate cake mix, the finely shredded zucchini, whisked eggs, and the coated chocolate chips. Stir with a spoon; at first, the batter will seem dry, but as you mix, the zucchini will release moisture and the batter will loosen up.
- Fill Loaf Pans: Evenly divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans and spread it out into an even layer. If desired, sprinkle a few extra mini chocolate chips on top for garnish.
- Bake and Cool: Bake the loaves for 40 to 45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before carefully removing the loaves from the pans.
- Serve or Store: Serve your delicious double chocolate zucchini bread immediately or store it in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Using freshly shredded zucchini is key to maintaining moisture in the bread.
- Coating the chocolate chips with a bit of cake mix prevents sinking.
- You can substitute mini chocolate chips with regular chips if needed.
- The bread can be frozen for up to 2 months; wrap tightly before freezing.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough bread texture.
- Adjust baking time slightly if using a dark or glass loaf pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of recipe)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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