Recipes ala Mode

Original date October 2006
From Geri Curtis

1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tbsp. cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. vegetable oil
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. sour cream
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. grated zucchini
3/4 c. mini chocolate chips
1/3 c. crushed walnuts

Heat oven to 325F. Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon and baking powder. Set aside. In another large bowl, beat shortening, oil, sugar and egg on low speed until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla, then flour mixture. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fold in zucchini and chocolate. Spread into prepared pan. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake for 30-35 minutes.