Paula Deen Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe

This Paula Deen Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is a moist and sweet recipe, which is made with fresh grated zucchini and semi-sweet chocolate chips. It’s the perfect quick bread for using up summer squash, ready in about an hour and 15 minutes.

Paula Deen Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Ingredients

A classic combination for a wonderfully moist and flavorful quick bread.

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• For Serving: Whipped cream and zucchini ribbons (optional)

How To Make Paula Deen Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

A step-by-step guide to this wonderfully moist and easy-to-make bread.

1. Prep Oven and Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs until they are light and fluffy. Add the sugar and continue beating until well blended. Stir in the vegetable oil and vanilla.
4. Combine and Bake: Gently fold in the grated zucchini, chopped pecans (if using), chocolate chips, and orange zest. Stir in the sifted dry ingredients until everything is just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Bake the Loaves: Pour the batter evenly into the two prepared loaf pans. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the middle of a loaf comes out clean.
6. Cool and Serve: Let the loaves cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely. For the best, cleanest slices, it’s recommended to chill the bread before slicing. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

Recipe Tips

For the most delicious, perfectly moist zucchini bread.

• Do I need to peel or drain the zucchini? No, and that’s the beauty of zucchini bread! There is no need to peel the zucchini; the skin is tender and adds nice color. Do not squeeze the water out of the grated zucchini; its moisture is the key to an incredibly moist and tender bread.
• Can I make this ahead of time? Absolutely. Zucchini bread is a fantastic make-ahead bake. Its flavor and moistness are often even better the next day. It also freezes beautifully.
• How to prevent the chocolate chips and nuts from sinking? A great trick is to toss your chocolate chips and nuts in a tablespoon of the dry flour mixture before you fold them into the batter. This light coating helps them to “grip” the batter and stay suspended throughout the loaf as it bakes.
• Can I use a different nut? Yes! Chopped walnuts are a classic and fantastic substitute for the pecans in this recipe.

What To Serve With Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

Simple accompaniments for this sweet and comforting loaf.

This delicious bread is a treat all on its own, but it’s especially wonderful:

• Served warm with a generous spread of salted butter
• Toasted for breakfast
• With a cup of hot coffee or a tall glass of cold milk
• As a dessert, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

How To Store Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

Keeping your loaf fresh and moist.

• Room Temperature: Once completely cooled, store the zucchini bread in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. It will stay moist and delicious at room temperature for up to 4 days.
• Freeze: This bread freezes exceptionally well. Let it cool completely, then wrap the whole loaves or individual slices tightly in a double layer of plastic wrap and then a layer of foil. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.

Paula Deen Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Nutrition Facts

An estimated guide per slice.

• Calories: 420 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 55 g
• Protein: 5 g
• Fat: 21 g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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