Ingredients: 1 large egg, at room temperature,1/4 c butter, melted (but not hot),1/4 c applesauce,1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract,1/2 c light brown sugar, packed,1/2 c light brown sugar, packed,1/2 c granulated sugar,2 c all-purpose flour,1/2 c cocoa,1 tsp baking soda,1/4 tsp baking powder,1/4 tsp salt,2 c zucchini, peeled and finely shredded (2 cups packed),1 c chocolate chips, divided,Flaky sea salt,Vegetable shortening (for greasing pan)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Using a Kitchen
- Aid stand mixer with a flat beater attachment, mix together egg, butter, applesauce, vanilla extract, and both sugars.
- In a separate bowl, stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- With the mixer turning, add dry ingredients to wet.
- Once batter is mixed, add zucchini and mix again.
- Finally, fold in 1/2 c chocolate chips.
- Grease a loaf pan with vegetable shortening and pour batter into pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool on the counter for 10 minutes. Once slightly cooled, release from the pan and top with chocolate chips while still hot. They’ll melt just a little bit this way.
- Finally, when the zucchini bread is completely cooled, sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Serve and enjoy!
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