Mandarin Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Grate the zucchini into a strainer first, and allow to drain while you assemble the remaining ingredients. Prepare the bundt pan with pan release spray; set aside. Cream together butter & sugar. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Gradually beat in the flour, leavening agents and seasonings, chocolate, and milk. Blend in zucchini. Bake as directed. Frost if desired when cool. NOTES : 9 TBSP cocoa + 3 TBSP oil = 3 x 1oz squares of melted baking chocolate if you should choose to substitute that instead, as per standard substitution rate. I used cocoa because that's what I had that day, but melted baking chocolate is good, too. 350F 65 min. Toothpick test for doneness.