Making Zucchini Yummy

If there's anyone out there looking for a great way to get down those veggies, I have found the perfect recipe....

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE

Ingredients for the batter

2 C shredded zucchini
1/2 C soft butter
1/2 C oil
1 1/2 C sugar
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla
1/2 C milk
2 1/2 C flour
4 heaping T. unsweetened cocoa
1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1 t. baking soda

Ingredients for the topping

1/4 C sugar
1/2 C chopped nuts (whatever kind of nuts you like, walnuts work well)
1/2 C milk chocolate chips

Directions for cake

Beat together the butter, oil, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Then add the milk, flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Mix together and fold in the zucchini. Pour mixture into a 9 X 13" greased pan.

Directions for topping

Mix together sugar, nuts and chocolate chips. Sprinkle over the top of batter that is already in pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

ENJOY!

(recipe compliments of Carol Z., baker extraordinaire of MOMS of all Seasons)