Zucchini Brownies (Ethella Yancey)

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 egg

1/2 cup oil

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 cups shredded zucchini

2 cups flour

1/4 cup cocoa

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup chopped nuts.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl mix together flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, blend sugar, egg, oil, and vanilla together until well mixed. Stir in zucchini. Stir in flour mixture. Add nuts. Bake for 30 minutes in greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish.

Frosting: Melt 1/4 cup butter. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons cocoa and blend well. Beat in 2 or more cups powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until spreading consistency.