Chocolate Zucchini Nut Bread

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1 1/4 cups zucchini, pureed or blended
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Instructions

1. Cream sugar and shortening in mixer.
2. Beat in eggs one at a time.
3. Add vanilla extract.
4. Add everything else and mix thoroughly.
5. Pour into a greased 2 pound coffee can or a slow cooker bread insert.
6. Cook for 3 hours on HIGH, or until the nut bread tests done with a wooden pick.
7. Let stand until it's medium cool to the touch before unmolding.
8. Serve with butter or cream cheese.