Zucchini Chocolate Cake

This makes a deliciously moist cake that doesn't taste a bit like a vegetable. I took this cake to Grandpa's house a while ago and Alan asked for the recipe so I'm sharing it with you all. By the way if you need Zucchini I have plenty. I've also had a bumper crop of tomatoes and peppers so if you want to come visit me you can take all you can pick.

1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup milk
3 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate
1 Tb vanilla
2 cups grated zucchini (I peel mine)
1 recipe Chocolate Butter Frosting

In a large bowl combine oil, sugar, and eggs In a separate bowl sift dry ingredients; add to first mixture. Add milk and mix well. Melt baking chocolate in the microwave for 20 - seconds intervals, until just melted. Blend chocolate and vanilla into batter. Stir in zucchini. Bake in greased 9x13-inch baking pan at 350 degrees F. for 35 to 40 minutes or till a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool and frost with Chocolate Butter Frosting.


Chocolate Butter Frosting
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup milk
2 (1-oz) squares unsweetend baking chocolate, melted
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla

In a medium saucepan bring butter and milk to a boil. Remove from heat. Add melted chocolate, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.