8.7.09 Dark Chocolate & Cherry Zucchini Bread
So Dark Chocolate & Cherry Zucchini Bread was born out of my enormous stash of zucchini and overwhelming desire to make sure the new mom was getting enough chocolate. It’s a post-delivery requisite, no? And while I have had my struggles with zucchini this past month, the fabulous thing about this recipe is that my inability to remove water from zucchini yields a perfectly moist bread.
Dark Chocolate & Cherry Zucchini Bread
makes two 1-lb loaves
3 c all-purpose flour
1 1/4 c sugar
1 t baking soda
1/2 t baking powder
3 t cinnamon
1/2 t nutmeg
1/4 t allspice
1 t salt
2 t vanilla extract
1 c vegetable oil
3 eggs, beaten
3 c grated zucchini
3-4 oz dark chocolate, shaved into chunks
1 c chopped pitted cherries
Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, combine flour sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and salt. Stir together and add vanilla, vegetable oil and eggs. Mix well. Stir in zucchini, and mix until well combined. Carefully fold in chocolate and cherries until dispersed throughout batter. Pour into two 1-lb loaf pans, dispersing evenly. Bake 60-75 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Reader Comments (17)
This looks so amazing, I just issued an order to my husband that he has to make this before his vacation ends. I might consider having kids if it meant someone would show up with food. Just kidding.
okay this looks fabulous. such great ingredients, as usual.
oh, we tried the zucchini cakes tonight and they were delicious. loved how spicy they were.
Erin, this looks delicious! I can't wait to try this recipe out...I'm away this weekend but will have to get some zucchini from the markets the following week :)
I love having recipes to look forward too!!
Ah, finally zucchini's water problem has a purpose! This looks wonderful and gourmet.
Trust me, what you have done for your friend is the greatest gift you can give. Food - and especially chocolate - is what you need when a new life comes along.
That sounds absolutely stunning. What a gift!!
Cherries and dark chocolate are such a clever way to make zucchini bread even more special, I'll definitely have to try this!
oooooooh wow this looks so incredibly good! I should really try this after my no sugar experiment!!!
This bread was DELICIOUS!!! thank you Erin. Too bad I ate the whole thing before anyone else got a bite..haha! You are the best!
Oh, this looks amazing! That dark chocolate is calling my name. Not a big fan of cherries, though - what else would work? Would raspberries be too moist?
dangerous! what great combinations
Hi Jenna- I think blueberries would be great. Raspberries too! Neither would be too moist. You could also just leave the fruit out and add a bit more chocolate- yum!
Oh my goodness - yum! This looks absolutely divine! Can't wait to try it!
I saw this and knew I had to try it. Made it this afternoon and it's almost gone just a few hours later! Love it!
This recipe looks mouthwatering, Erin...I'm going to buy the ingredients and try it soon!
Your blog is so stunning, informative, and inspiring...wow. :)
this is in the oven now....smells so good. And I made your summer lentil salad yesterday. my kids won't eat it....but i LOVE it. more for me.
I have to make this! The combination of chocolate and cherries in a zucchini bread sounds totally scrumptious!! My mouth is watering looking at your pictures! :)