Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup shredded zucchini
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips

In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and baking powder; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in the zucchini and chocolate chips. Transfer to a large loaf pan coated with cooking spray.

Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

• Yields: 1 loaf (about 12 servings)
• Preparation Time: 90 minutes