3 sq. unsweetened chocolate
3 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
4 eggs
3 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. salad oil
3 c. finely grated zucchini
1 c. finely chopped walnuts or pecans

1. Melt chocolate over hot water. Let cool. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.

3. Sift flour with baking powder, soda and salt; set aside.

4. In large bowl of electric mixer, at high speed, bet eggs until thick and light. Gradually add sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.

5. Add salad oil and cooled chocolate, beat until well blended.

6. At low speed add sifted dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.

7. Add grated zucchini and nuts with wooden spoon. Stir until well combined.

8. Turn batter into prepared pan. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until surface springs back when pressed lightly with finger tips. Cool in pan on wire rack 15 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool thoroughly on wire rack. Makes 10-12 servings.