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I'll certainly keep this recipe close...especially when my father-in-law loads me up with zucchini galore. Thankfully, I still have time to pick up great recipes until then.
BTW...I really like the fact that you spiced the cake up a little more ;o)
Thank you for sharing and flavourful wishes, Claudia
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake
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25 de Mayo de 2010