Fudgy Orange-Zucchini Cake with Orange Glaze Recipe

Name: Fudgy Orange-Zucchini Cake with Orange Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour; 1/2 cup cocoa; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 3/4 cup butter; 2 cups sugar; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1/2 cup milk; 3 cups grated zucchini; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 1 cup chopped nuts; calendula blossoms and petals, tuberous begonia blossoms, or orange mint sprigs, for garnish; 1 1/4 cups sifted confectioner' sugar; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup cocoa
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup butter
2 cups sugar
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup milk
3 cups grated zucchini
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 cup chopped nuts
calendula blossoms and petals, tuberous begonia blossoms, or orange mint sprigs, for garnish
1 1/4 cups sifted confectioner' sugar
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Sift the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon together and set aside.
3
In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
4
Add the eggs, vanilla and milk to the butter mixture.
5
Stir in the dry ingredients and mix until well blended.
6
Fold in the zucchini, orange zest and nuts.
7
Pour into a greased and floured bundt cake pan.Bake 50 to 60 minutes.
8
Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes before turning out onto a rack.
9
To make the glaze, in a bowl mix together the sugar, orange juice and vanilla.
10
While the cake is still warm, drizzle with the glaze.
11
Garnish with flowers or mint sprigs.

1413

kcal

Calories

Fat

239

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup cocoa, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Fudgy Orange-Zucchini Cake with Orange Glaze falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Fudgy Orange-Zucchini Cake with Orange Glaze

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