• Chocolate Almond Zucchini Bread

    Date: 2010.07.29 | Category: Recipe | Tags:

    This recipe is taken from page 41, of the “Best of the Best from Wisconsin Cookbook”.  If you’re looking for an excellent series of cookbooks as you move around the country, the “Best of the Best” series is the way to go.

    3 eggs

    2 c sugar

    1 c oil

    2 oz melted chocolate

    1 tsp vanilla

    2 c zucchini, shredded

    3 c flour

    1 tsp cinnamon

    1 tsp salt

    1/4 tsp baking powder

    1 tsp baking soda

    1 c toasted almonds

    Ingredient notes: I use almond extract, and whole wheat flour. When I don’t have almonds on hand, I use pecans and place on top)

    Beat eggs until lemon colored. Add sugar and oil. Mix. Add chocolate, extract, and zucchini.  Mix. Add dry ingredients; mix. Mix in almonds.  Bake 350* in 2 greased or Pam-sprayed loaf pans for 50 min.

    Note: I have also baked in a bundt pan. When using loaf pans, I sprinkle nuts on top with a few chocolate chips.