CHOCOLATE SWIRLED ZUCCHINI BREAD
I’m so so excited to share this recipe for Chocolate Swirled Zucchini Bread with you guys! We’ve been enjoying loads of fresh zucchini this summer, and there’s nothing easier and more delicious than grating some up and tossing it into a classic Zucchini loaf!
For anyone who hasn’t been here before, my husband Dave has a wonderful backyard garden that produces all year long and helps inspire many of the recipes on The Gourmet Gourmand. We’re finally starting to get to the end of some of the summer crop, sadly, which means no more zucchini for me. *Tear*
But, for now, we can still enjoy this wonderful recipe for Chocolate Swirled Zucchini Bread!
How to Make the Chocolate Swirls/Layers
I wanted to make a little tutorial on how to make the chocolate swirls/layers, since it’s a little different than a normal swirled or marbled batter. I wanted discrete chocolate layers in the bread, so I whipped up a simple babka filling and spread it between layers of the zucchini batter!
What does it Taste Like?
This recipe is cinnamon forward, and I highly encourage not being afraid of the quantity of cinnamon in the batter. It makes a perfect loaf, trust me! And I absolutely love the chocolate cinnamon combination. Even the chocolate swirls get a hit of cinnamon to make it even extra special.
Chocolate Swirled Zucchini Bread
Tips for Making the Best Chocolate Swirled Zucchini Bread
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Use aluminum or steel loaf pans instead of glass: the metal pans heat up more quickly an evenly allowing for a better product with lower risk of burning. These are the ones that I have, and recommend.
Use 8.5×4.5pans: Obviously each recipe will be designed for different loaf pans, but I highly recommend finding recipes designed for 8.5×4.5 if possible. Larger loaves run the risk of overcooked edges and crust before the inside is fully cooked through.
Keep that natural moisture! Put your zucchini straight into the batter as is! Don’t be tempted to squeeze out the extra juice. This will help keep your zucchini bread perfectly moist.
Don’t burn the chocolate: Microwaving your chocolate can causing burning, but you can prevent this with a few easy steps. If using a microwave, heating chocolate must be done in slow increments, stirring each time. This helps prevent hot spots and overheating. Alternatively you can melt your chocolate mixture over a double boiler, but honestly who wants to have the extra dishes??
