Chocolate Zucchini Cake

I thought it was time for the BEST chocolate cake recipe ever!  I'm not kidding...this is TO DIE FOR!!!  As you can see, it is moist beyond compare.  It has DELICIOUS flavor and has two secret ingredients! It is 100% whole wheat AND has 3 WHOLE CUPS OF ZUCCHINI!  Yep, its zucchini cake that your family will  NEVER recognize as zucchini cake!  My husband raved about this cake and I waited until he was done to tell him about the zucchini.  I said, "you know, veggies are great when you learn how to cook with them in a way your family loves." He said, "This is my FAVORITE way to eat zucchini!"  So, here it is Zucchini Cake/Cupcakes!

Chocolate Zucchini Cake/Cupcakes

2 C freshly ground whole wheat flour
2 C granulated sugar
3/4 C cocoa powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
4 eggs
1 C vegetable oil
1/2 C unsweetened applesauce
3 C finely grated zucchini

Preheat to 350 degrees.  Mix lightly flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt.  Add eggs, oil, applesauce.  Mix on high speed for 2 minutes.  Stir in zucchini.  Pour into greased 13X9 pan.  Bake 40-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

For cupcakes bake at 350 degrees for 20-24 minutes.