Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup of oil
  • 4-1 oz. squares unsweetened chocolate
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon

Method

  • Grate zucchini onto a cloth and wring out as much moisture as possible. Measure 2 cups and put asideiin a bowl, adding nuts.
  • Measure flour, baking powder, soda and spices. Set aside.
  • Melt chocolate. Place sugar, oil and eggsin a bowl and beat at high speed, until lemony. Reduce speed to low, and add chocolate and vanilla.
  • In cup, measure milk and lemon juice.
  • Stir in milk and dry ingredients alternately, until no streaks appear.
  • Add zucchini and nuts. Stir well. Pour into 2 buttered loaf pans. Bake for 40-45 minutes in the centre of a preheated 350F oven.