(Sue Gleiter, PennLive.com) Don't knock zucchini. I really like the addition of the chocolate chips and the walnuts. But this is not a year of great expectations. Add egg mixture and shredded zucchini to dry ingredients. Cool in pan. The collaboration came about because Vega wanted big chocolate chips for Dandelion’s signature cookie. It is so chocolatey and has a hint of cinnamon which is amazing. Chocolate chips. In the bowl of a stand-up mixer, beat eggs on medium for one minute. Zucchini keeps the cake moist while a scattering of chocolate chips (or chocolate pyramids) and chopped walnuts add texture and dimension. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula. Muffins are one of my favorite things to make in the kitchen. Zucchini Bread with Walnuts and Chocolate Chips A good quick bread should be in everyone’s baking repertoire. 2 cups coarsely grated zucchini. Spoon batter into a well greased loaf pan. www.joseagar.co.nz/component/yoorecipe/recipe/14-walnut-zucchini-cake Fold in shredded zucchini, walnuts, and chocolate chips. In a separate bowl, sift dry ingredients together. Beat in Combine milk, 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, coffee, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract in a 1-cup glass measure. Reply. In a small dish, stir together the butter, mascavo sugar and walnuts until the walnuts are coated. Fold in Chocolate Chips and walnuts. But I still have to try. Combine chocolate chips, walnuts and brown sugar and sprinkle over both mixtures. You would never know there is zucchini in it! Besides these amazing chocolate zucchini muffins, my family also loves these cinnamon banana bread muffins and these chocolate chip banana muffins too.. As a child, I had to be the pickiest eater out there. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan. No one and I will repeat no one will be able to resist this easy Zucchini Chocolate Best Cake. This is a wholesome cake with zucchini, chocolate, walnuts and a great mix of spices topped off with a tangy orange glaze. Try sprinkling the chocolate bits and walnuts on top of cake before baking! This recipe makes 18 little cakes. These muffins are so incredibly moist. Serve topped with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired. A moist chocolate zucchini cake with a crunchy brown sugar, chocolate chip and walnut topping. Fold in the Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack for about 15 minutes and then remove it … I have never had a batch of these zucchini muffins turn out bad. If chocolate isn’t your mainstay, you can make lemon zucchini bread instead. Sprinkle the walnuts over the batter and press in gently. Grandma Norma’s Chocolate Zucchini Cake is THE BEST! This Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake is an easy dessert recipe. 2. Add next 8 ingredients; mix well. If you would rather top this cake with vanilla frosting, use the vanilla frosting included in my white cake recipe. Test for doneness using a toothpick. CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI MUFFINS. You can also use half chocolate chips half walnuts, or replace chocolate chips with the same quantity of walnuts. 12 ounces mini chocolate morsels (or the equivalent amount of regular sized chocolate chips) ½ cup walnuts, toasted and chopped. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. It was one of the first things I began baking as a girl, and through the years – as my baking abilities grew – I’ve gone back to these breads over and over again. Pour batter into a prepared loaf pan. The Recipe. Oh, and can we just take a moment for the topping? We do this for my regular chocolate cake, too. You can store this cake wrapped with plastic wrap at room temperature for 2 days. There's also a Zucchini Season Meal Plan in the book. Bake an additional 5 minutes if needed. If desired, add 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter. Recipe by: ... 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