Chocolate Zucchini Cake

"I love this Chocolate Zucchini Cake. It is so moist, and the flavor is the best. This recipe was from a friend, a stellar southern cook from Atlanta, Georgia."

Serves 15 to 20

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1-3/4 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2-1/2 cups flour
• 4 tablespoons cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 2 cups grated fresh zucchini with skins on
• 1/2 to 1 cup chocolate chips

1.    Assemble the ingredients.

2.    Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour a 9x13x2 inch cake pan.

3.    Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves in a bowl with a whisk.

4.    Combine the lemon juice and milk. 

5.    Cream the butter, oil, and sugar. Add the eggs, vanilla, and milk, beating until well combined. Add the combined dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Mix until smooth. Stir in the zucchini. 

4.    Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the top with the chocolate chips. 

5.    Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until done, testing with a toothpick. Cool before eating.

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