Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa (I used Hersheys)
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup vegetable oil (or 1/2 cup oil and 1/2 cup applesauce or 1 cup applesauce)
- 2 cups packed grated zucchini, I left the skin on
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl, just till blended. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl beat eggs and sugar until fluffy. Add in oil and vanilla, beat again till well combined and oil doesn't separate after sitting for a few minutes.
- Blend egg mixture to flour mixture. Beat till blended but don't over beat. It'll be the consistency of thick brownie batter.
- Fold in zucchini and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into 2 greased or sprayed loaf pans.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degrees over for 50-60 minutes. Test for doneness using a toothpick.
- Let cool for 20 minutes in pan before removing to rack to cool completely.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar, slice and serve.
ALTERNATE RECIPE:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil or applesauce
3 cups grated zucchini
3/4 cup chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add the eggs and oil, mix well. Fold in the chocolate chips and zucchini until they are evenly distributed. Pour into the prepared pan.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool cake completely before frosting with your favorite frosting.