CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE
(baked in crock pot / slow cooker)

Cream together in large bowl:

1/3 c. margarine or butter
1 1/2 c. (or less) sugar

Add (one at a time):

2 eggs

Stir in:

2 squares (2 ounces) unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract (optional)
1 1/4 tsp. grated orange peel
1/3 c. soy milk

Fold together in medium bowl:

1 1/2 c. grated, drained zucchini
1 2/3 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon.

Pour into greased & floured crock pot / slow cooker bake pan.
Put lid on bake pan.
Cover crock pot / slow cooker.
Cook on HIGH setting for 2 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours (until done).
Cool in pan on rack.
Enjoy!
(Results not guaranteed, but this recipe has been successful for me.)

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE (Lower Fat)
(baked in crock pot / slow cooker)

Cream together in large bowl:

Approx. 1/4 cup pureed prunes
1 1/2 cups sugar

Mix in small bowl, then add to prune & sugar mixture:

1/4 c. ground flax seed
1/2 tsp. baking powder
6 tbsp. water

Stir in:

2 squares (2 ounces) unsweetened or semi-sweet chocolate, melted
1 1/4 tsp. grated orange peel
1/3 c. soy milk

Stir together, then add to cake batter:

1 1/2 c. grated, drained zucchini
1 2/3 c. whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

If batter is too stiff, add soy milk.

Pour into greased & floured crock pot / slow cooker bake pan.
Put lid on bake pan.
Cover crock pot / slow cooker.
Cook on HIGH setting for 2 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours (until done; check after 3 hours).
Cool in pan on rack.
Enjoy!
(Results not guaranteed, but this recipe has been successful for me.)

Photo of 21-inch zucchini

Links to:

Crockpot Recipes (FoodDownUnder.com)
Crockpot Recipes (My-Crockpot-Recipes.com)
Crock Pot Recipes (SouthernFood.About.com)

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