Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing the pan.
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely grated zucchini
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sunflower oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 6 tablespoons (3/8 cup) whipped black bean aquafaba
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a loaf pan with butter and set aside.
- In a colander, allow grated zucchini to drain for 15 minutes. Pat dry to remove any excess moisture.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar and oil until completely combined.
- In a separate large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon allspice, pecans and coffee granules.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, working with about ⅓ at a time, until mixture is well combined.
- Fold in whipped black bean aquafaba, followed by grated zucchini. Mix well until completely incorporated.
- Bake for approximately 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.