CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE

3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. cocoa
3 eggs
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. oil
1 c.sour milk
2 c. shredded zucchini
1/3 c. applesauce
1/4 c. chopped nuts, if desired

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 3 (9 inch) layer pans. Sift dry ingredients together in a bowl, set aside. In a large bowl beat eggs; add sugar to eggs and beat until fluffy. Add oil slowly. Stir in flour mixture, alternate with milk, zucchini and applesauce. Add nuts and mix well. Pour into prepared pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted into center of cake. *Can be baked in tube pan, sheet cake pan, etc. but baking time will vary depending on size of pan.