INGREDIENTS
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2 cups chopped raw zucchini
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1/4 cup coconut or vegetable oil, or melted butter
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1/2 cup low fat yogurt* (regular or Greek)
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1-1/4 cups sugar
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (may substitute gluten-free oat flour, if desired)
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (dark cocoa recommended)
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1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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FROSTING INGREDIENTS:
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1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
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1/4 cup canned evaporated milk (may substitute almond milk, if desired)
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2 tablespoons butter (may substitute coconut or vegetable oil, if desired)
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)