Zuchinni Cake with Chocolate Frosting

Zucchini Chocolate Cake

1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 ½ cups flour
½ tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. baking powder
½ cup milk
3 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate
1 TB. vanilla
2 cups grated zucchini

In a large bowl combine oil, sugar, and eggs. In a separate bowl sift dry ingredients; add to first mixture. Add milk and mix well. Melt baking chocolate in the microwave for 20 second intervals, until just melted. Blend chocolate and vanilla into batter. Stir in zucchini. Bake in greased 9x13 inch baking dish at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until done. Cool and frost with Chocolate Butter frosting. Makes 12 servings.

Chocolate Butter Frosting

½ cup butter
1/3 cup milk
2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate, melted
3 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

In a medium saucepan bring butter and milk to a boil. Remove from heat. Add melted chocolate, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.