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Chocolate Zucchini Cake

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Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 1 can crushed pineapple, drained, reserve juice (20 oz)
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • 4 Tbsp cocoa
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1 cup raisins

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  • In a mixing bowl, using a mixer, combine eggs, oil, sugar and vanilla. Add zucchini and pineapple.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices and cocoa. Add to zucchini mixture and mix till smooth. With a spoon gently stir nuts and raisins into batter. Pour into prepared baking dish and bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Makes 12-16 servings. Enjoy!
  • Note: This cake may be frosted with Cream Cheese Frosting or one of your favorites.