chocolate zucchini cake

Fall is my season. If I close my eyes while I'm eating a bite of this cake, I can pretend that it's November and my windows are open and a cool breeze is blowing through my house. Oh, November, you can't get here soon enough! Until then, I guess this cake will have to do.

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

2 cups white whole wheat flour
2 cups white sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
4 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 or 3 small zucchinis, grated
3/4 cup chocolate chips
powdered sugar for dusting

Whisk dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Then mix in eggs, oil, and buttermilk until combined. Stir in grated zucchini and chocolate chips. Bake for 50-55 minutes in a well-greased pan in a 350 degree oven.

Cool completely and dust with powdered sugar.
 
It's so moist and chocolatey, but I think it's the bit of cinnamon that makes it a real winner.

recipe adapted slightly from allrecipes

My sister-in-law, Ginger, made another version of this cake here. If I'd had apple butter, I would have given her's a try. It sounds delicious!