Chocolate Zucchini Bread

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup baking cocoa
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups grated zucchini (about 1 large)
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Coat 2 (9- x 5-inch) loaf pans with cooking spray and dust lightly with flour.
2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and cocoa. In another bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Stir zucchini mixture into flour mixture, then divide mixture evenly between loaf pans.
3. Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
4. Cool 10 minutes on a rack then remove from pans. Let cool completely before slicing.

• While this is super scrumptious on its own, you can add another layer of amazing flavor by smearing on some softened cream cheese. 

• PLEASE MAKE ANY SUBSITUTIONS THAT RELATE TO YOUR ALLERGIES OR DIETARY NEEDS!

Sourced from Mr. Food TV