Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

Name: Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 2 loaves (12 pieces each)
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 3 large eggs; 2 cups grated zucchini; 1 cup canola oil; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1 cup raisins, optional

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1 hour + cooling

Yield 2 loaves (12 pieces each)

Test Kitchen Approved

Chocolate chip zucchini bread is a delightful way to use up summer's surplus of zucchini, resulting in a moist, flavorful loaf that's perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
3 large eggs
2 cups grated zucchini
1 cup canola oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup raisins, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, zucchini, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips, and raisins if desired.
Pour into 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 325° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 266 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

This bread has won many ribbons at our fall fair. The recipe yields two nicely spiced loaves—one for eating and one for sharing. I like to make it for family and friends. —Chantelle Ross, Forest Grove, British Columbia

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