Dark Chocolate Zucchini Bread Coconut Glaze – Recipe for moist chocolate zucchini quick bread topped with a coconut glaze. The recipe makes a sweet homemade loaf that’s perfect for summer.
If you know me at all by now you know I’m a huge bread fan and a chocolate fan. So when I can combine the two I’m pretty much in heaven. And my thighs know it.
Last year I made this awesome double chocolate zucchini bread and fell in love. I love zucchini but with this one I was pleased that you couldn’t see and taste huge clumps of zucchini. It made me want to make it over and over again.
So this year I decided to bring it back in a powerful way with the yumminess of coconut. Huge coconut fan too. I know you’re wondering. ‘OK. What doesn’t this girl like?’ That would be…oh geez. Why aren’t I coming up with anything?
That’s right! I love food! Dips. Cheesy food. Fruity desserts. Sandwiches. OK. Back to chocolate and coconut.
That would be this bread. And it is AH-mazing! If you like chocolate and coconut you’ll love this for sure. It’s sweet simple and perfect for breakfast or snack.
Hey, I just said you could each chocolate for breakfast. Maybe I should at least be getting a virtual high-five or something! But I’ll settle for the fact you’re reading this. Thanks for being here!
Have a great day! Hope it’s filled with good food and your favorite people around the table.
Til we meet and eat again,
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Dark Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Coconut Glaze
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light or dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/3 cup Hershey's special dark cocoa
- 1 2/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 cups shredded zucchini gently squeezed
- 1 cup dark or semisweet chocolate chips
Coconut Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered confectioner's sugar
- 2 Tablespoons coconut milk
- 1/4 cup sweetened or unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Lightly grease an 8" loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, oil, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the salt, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa, and flour, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in the zucchini and chocolate chips. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake the bread for 55 to 75 minutes, until the loaf tests done (until a toothpick comes out clean).
- Remove the bread from the oven, and let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes before turning it out of the pan onto a cooling rack.
For Coconut Glaze:
- In a small bowl combine powdered sugar and coconut milk. Stir until smooth. If necessary add another drop or 2 of coconut milk to desired consistency or if you'd like it thicker add a bit more confectioner's sugar. Drizzle over warm bread. Cool bread completely before slicing.
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Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
This bread looks amazing, Melanie! I love that you used dark chocolate, gives it an added touch. And that coconut glaze looks beautiful!
Shashi @ runninsrilankan says
Oh heavens Melanie! This bread is beyond wonderful! I love all things chocolate – specially chocolate with a side of veggies 🙂
Kalyn Brooke | Creative Savings says
OH my goodness, this looks amazing! I can’t wait to try it…PINNED! 🙂
Melanie says
Thanks for stopping by Kalyn! Hope you get a chance to try it!
Norma | Allspice and Nutmeg says
Oh my this looks scrumptious! Pinned!
Melanie says
Thanks for pinning Norma! Have an awesome day.
Melanie says
Yum! I’ll take chocolate for breakfast! Love the white coconut and glaze on top. Gorgeous!
Matt Robinson says
Chocolate for breakfast? I’m sold! This looks incredible!
Melanie says
Chocolate is always welcomed at breakfast here! Thanks Matt.
Allison says
Ohh yeah. I love this combo. And I must check out that chocolate zucchini bread -sound fantastic. The drizzle over the top is just to die for.
Melanie says
Thanks Allison. So glad you stopped by!
Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says
I have no words for this…. oh wait, could you send me a couple of slices, please?! This bread needs to happen ASAP – it’ll be my new favorite way to use zucchini in baking from now on. LOVE!
Melanie says
Sure. Oh wait! The kids ate all. Don’t forget to stop by for the next loaf because it’s definitely happening again. 🙂
Beverly says
I am with you, dark chocolate and coconut – yum! I think I just might make this now. It looks so yummy!
Bev
Melanie says
Thanks Beverly! So glad you stopped by.
Carisa Smith says
Stopping by from the weekend retreat. This bread looks fabulous. I want to make it tomorrow!
Melanie says
So glad you stopped by! Hope you have a chance to make it. Let me know your thoughts.
Danae @ Recipe Runner says
Wow! That is one beautiful looking, chocolatey bread! I love that there is zucchini in it that way I can have half the loaf and justify that it was ok to do that because of the vegetables. And coconut…Love it!
Zainab says
Oh you know how I feel about coconut!! So having it with chocolate for breakfast in a bread like this is just a great idea!!
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says
Oh my gosh! Melanie, we are total foodie twins! I’m currently working on a classic zucchini bread recipe and then you go and post this GORGEOUS chocolate-filled piece of heaven.
Can I even explain how amazing that coconut glaze looks?! SO TRYING THIS. Pinned!
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
Melanie, this bread looks absolutely stunning! Anything with chocolate in gets my vote, but I just love that you’ve added that yummy coconut glaze, too.
Have a wonderful weekend, Melanie!
Mallory @ Chocolate with Grace says
That bread looks amazing!! Love the coconut glaze. You a zucchini queen when it comes to creating awesome zucchini recipes!
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
Wow Melanie!! This looks absolutely divine! You sure know how to take amazing bread pictures – I’m always drooling over them by the time I get to the recipe!! And the more chocolate (in my opinion) the better! Pinned 🙂
Joanne says
This zucchini bread looks so incredibly rich and delicious! Uber chocolatey. Just how I like it.
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
I love how dark and chocolaty it looks and that coconut glaze must taste amazing!
marcie says
Melanie, you’re killing me with this! This looks so moist and chocolatey, and that coconut glaze oozing down the sides is more than I can stand. Pinning!
Melanie says
Thanks for dropping by too. So good that I’ll be making again and again.
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
I see lots of zucchini breads but never dark chocolate? This is totally stealing my heart!
Kelly - LEFT SIDE OF THE TABLE says
Melanie this loaf is gorgeous!! I have recently fell in love with zucchini and chocolate. Zucchini works so well for baking!! Plus it takes away some of the guilt factor huh?! Saving this to make soon! Thanks lovely!
Kelly says
This looks absolutely gorgeous Melanie! I love how moist and chocolaty it looks and to top it off with that coconut glaze? Totally in love with this! Pinning!
Love Keil (MunchkinTime) says
Saw this at The Weekend re-Treat! This looks amazingly yummy!
Anna @ Sunny Side Ups says
Wowsers I just saw this on the iheartnaptime link party, and I’m so glad I did! This looks uber yummy… and dangerous! 🙂
Melanie says
Thanks for stopping by Anna!
Kaylin @ Enticing Healthy Eating says
Wow, I LOVE dark chocolate so this is right up my alley. I especially like the coconut glaze. 🙂
Lolly Jane says
Holy wow this looks incredible! YUM!
Jocelyn@Brucrewlife says
Oh em gee, I’m totally crazy for this!! 🙂 Chocolate, zucchini, and coconut glaze? Sign. Me. Up. Pinned!
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says
There’s no way there are vegetables in that! Best way to get your veggies ever.
Melanie says
Agreed! 🙂
Phyllis says
will this bread freeze well, like to have on hand for dinners and such.
Melanie says
I have had success freezing most quick breads. However, I don’t think I’ve ever had any leftover of this loaf to freeze so I don’t know exactly. If you try it, let us know how it goes!
Hope you’re having an awesome summer Phyllis!
Christine @ Cooking with Cakes says
goodness gracious HOW am I just seeing this?!?! this bread looks sooo mouthwatering and moist, I am almost speechless! (almost) and uch putting coconut glaze on top really just makes this beyond amaze – pinned!
Ashley @ My Midwest Table says
I am SO in love with this bread! I love that adding zucchini to cakes and breads because it makes them so moist and delicious! I’m a huge fan of chocolate + coconut. You’ve made a winner with this one!
Harlee says
Wow, we’ve been making zucchini bread for years but I’ve never thought of making it chocolate! I will definitely be trying this 🙂
Melanie says
Hope you love it Harlee! Glad you stopped by today.
Angelyna says
Hi,
I made this for a party and it received lots of praise!! So yummy! One question though, is the measurement for the sugar in the glaze off? I started off with 1 cup of sugar and it seemed so thick I had to add more coconut milk and then it just made a lot of glaze! Should it be 2 tablespoons of sugar instead of cups? Thanks!
Melanie says
Thanks for the great review Angelyna! I’ve adjusted the recipe to help. So glad you took the time to write. Have a beautiful day!
Sharon says
Hi Melanie! My 9 yr old still remembers this recipe and wants me to make it for Christmas gifts. Can I make it in small loave pans? If so, would you have instructions for that? Thanks!
Melanie says
Yes, it should work out well. Of course, you’ll need to reduce baking time. I would start with 20 minutes, and check every 5 minutes or so. You’ll want to insert a toothpick and it should come out clean. My guess is that it will make about 3 mini loaves. Although I haven’t tried with this particular recipe. Enjoy!
Happy baking!