Ingredients and Weight:
- Zucchini: 2 cups, shredded
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Sugar: 1 cup
- Unsalted butter: 100 grams, melted
- Eggs: 2 large
- Orange zest: 1 tablespoon (from 1 orange)
- Chocolate chips: ½ cup
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 45-55 minutes
- Total: 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded zucchini, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, eggs, and orange zest. Pour this mixture into the flour mixture and stir until combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the bread mixture into a greased loaf pan.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
(Based on provided ingredients)
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Protein: 7g
Dish Characteristics:
- The combination of chocolate and orange gives this bread a unique flavor profile, with a sweet and slightly tangy taste.
- The addition of shredded zucchini makes the bread moist and adds a subtle vegetable flavor.
- This bread is perfect for breakfast, snack, or as a dessert paired with coffee or tea.
User Comments:
- "This bread was amazing! The combination of chocolate and orange was unexpected but delicious."
- "I love the addition of zucchini in this bread, it makes it so moist."
- "This is a great recipe for a weekend baking project, the flavors are so delicious!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to shred the zucchini very fine so it doesn't alter the texture of the bread too much.
- Use fresh orange zest for the best flavor.
- If you want to add more chocolate chips, you can certainly do so! This will increase the richness of the bread.
