Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar3 eggs1/2 cup vegetable oil3 teaspoons vanilla extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup baking cocoa2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 cups shredded zucchini1 cup chopped walnuts, optional1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Preparation
In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in oil and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Fold in zucchini and walnuts if desired.
Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.