Francine's Texas Cuisine

 

Zucchini Chocolate Cake   1/2 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 3/4 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 eggs 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup sour milk 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups shredded peeled zucchini 1/4 cup baking cocoa 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips   In a mixing bowl, cream butter, oil and sugar. Beat eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Mix well. Stir in zucchini. Pour into a greased 13x9x2 baking pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Makes 12-15 servings. NOTE: To sour milk, place 1 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar in a measuring cup; add milk to equal 1/2 cup.

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