3 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
4 eggs
3 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. oil
3 sq. (3 oz.) unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond
3 c. grated zucchini
1/2 c. chopped dates
1 c. chopped pecans

Sift dry ingredients and set aside. Beat eggs until frothy; beat in the oil. Add sugar, chocolate and flavoring; fold in dry ingredients. Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini and add to mixture. Blend in dates and nuts.

Bake at 350°F for 1 hour and 15 minutes in preheated oven. Pour into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan. Cool and frost with chocolate frosting.