Orange Zucchini Cake

Ingredients:

• 1.5 tbsp. coarsely grated zucchini
• 0.5 cups vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup of sugar
• 2 tsp finely grated orange zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups premium flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup milk or dark chocolate granules

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 170°C. Grease a 22 x 12 cm baking pan and line it with baking paper, making sure the paper also covers the sides of the pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, sugar, zest and vanilla extract.
   
   In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the zucchini until evenly coated, then fold everything into the liquid mixture. Stir. Stir in the chocolate chips (if using) and transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
3. Bake the cake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool the cake completely in the pan, then remove and slice. The pie can be stored, tightly wrapped, for 3 days, or in the freezer for 3 months..