2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. cocoa
3 eggs
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. oil
3/4 c. buttermilk
2 c. shredded zucchini
1 c. nuts
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. grated orange peel (or lemon peel)

Combine wet ingredients; combine dry ingredients, mixing thoroughly. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix well. Pour into three 7 1/2 x 4 inch loaf pans and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for approximately 45-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. When cool may be frosted with the following mixture, if desired:

3 oz. cream cheese
1/4 c. butter
2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Enough milk to make it a good spreading consistency