Zucchini Chocolate Cake With Orange Glaze Recipe

Name: Zucchini Chocolate Cake With Orange Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup fat-free milk; 3 cups shredded zucchini; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup fat-free milk
3 cups shredded zucchini
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray and sprinkle with flour.
2
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce and vanilla.
3
Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Fold in the zucchini, walnuts and orange zest.
4
Transfer to prepared pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5
Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cake.

866

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Chocolate 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.

Zucchini Chocolate Cake With Orange Glaze

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