Zucchini Chocolate Cake

So I guess that since my two food posts have been about sweets- You all know now that I like them.
This recipe is because of my need to use up lots of zucchini. We all know that zuch is a very adaptable veg. You can use it in many ways but for my non-veg eating son it is nice to put it in a few things I know that he will eat. (And I don't sneak it-He knows that it is there)

This recipe comes from Allrecipes.com Don't be thrown off by the lack of eggs. It turns out fabulous without them.

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded zucchini
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 c dark chocolate chips

Mix wet ingredients and zucchini together. Add in sugar and then the dry ingredients. Bake in preheated 350 oven in a greased casserole dish 9X13. For about 25-35 minutes.

Very Delicious and very chocolatey. Go out and pick one from your garden or stop on by I have lots to spare!!

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