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Moist Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe with Easy Cinnamon Swirl

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A moist and flavorful zucchini bread with melty chocolate chips and a cozy cinnamon swirl, perfect for a comforting snack or brunch treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus extra for the swirl)
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 1½ cups (about 2 medium) zucchini, grated and lightly squeezed
  • 1 cup (175g) semisweet chocolate chips
  • ⅓ cup (65g) brown sugar, packed (for cinnamon swirl)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for cinnamon swirl)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (for cinnamon swirl)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  3. Using a mixer, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix gently after each addition.
  6. Fold in grated zucchini and chocolate chips carefully with a spatula.
  7. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the cinnamon swirl.
  8. Pour half the batter into the loaf pan. Spoon half the cinnamon mixture over it and swirl gently with a butter knife. Repeat with remaining batter and cinnamon mixture.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.
  10. Cool bread in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Grate zucchini finely and squeeze out excess moisture to prevent soggy bread. Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Swirl cinnamon mixture gently with a figure-eight motion. Tent with foil if top browns too fast. Chill cinnamon mixture briefly if swirl sinks. Variations include gluten-free, vegan, nutty additions, and seasonal fruit.

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Keywords: zucchini bread, chocolate chip, cinnamon swirl, moist bread, easy baking, comfort food, quick bread

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