Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 2 cups finely chopped zucchini
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)