Elise Bauer

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups

regular all-purpose flour, unsifted

1/2 cup

natural, unsweetened cocoa

2 1/2 tsp

baking powder

1 1/2 tsp

baking soda

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

cinnamon

3/4 cup

soft butter

1 cup

white granulated sugar

1 cup

brown sugar

eggs, room temperature

2 tsp

vanilla extract

2 tsp

grated orange peel

3 cups

coarsely shredded zucchini (from about 1 pound of zucchini, or 3 medium zucchini)

1/2 cup

milk

1 cup

chopped walnuts or pecans

Glaze (directions follow)

2 cups

powdered sugar

3 tbsp

milk

1 tsp

vanilla extract