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Spiced Chocolate Zucchini Bread Orange Walnuts: 1 Foolproof Recipe

Spiced Chocolate Zucchini Bread Orange Walnuts
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This Spiced Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Orange and Walnuts is a moist and flavorful quick bread perfect for any occasion. It combines the richness of chocolate with the brightness of orange and the crunch of walnuts, all enhanced by warm spices. This recipe is designed to be foolproof, ensuring delicious results every time.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 2 cups grated zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis, excess water squeezed out)
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9×5 inch loaf pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice and orange zest.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the orange juice mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in the grated zucchini, chopped walnuts, and chocolate chips.
  8. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Ensure your zucchini is well-drained to prevent a soggy bread.
  • For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a subtle spicy kick.
  • This bread freezes well. Wrap cooled loaves tightly in plastic wrap and then foil.

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