Zucchini Date Cake Recipe

Name: Zucchini Date Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound zucchini; 1 cup dates dried; 2 teaspoons orange zest grated; 2 cups flour, all-purpose; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 each egg whites; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 1 cup yogurt plain, non-fat; 1/4 cup almonds optional; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon curacao orange

Servings: persons

1/2 pound zucchini
1 cup dates dried
2 teaspoons orange zest grated
2 cups flour, all-purpose
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 each egg whites
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 cup yogurt plain, non-fat
1/4 cup almonds optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon curacao orange

1
If dates are dry, soak to make them moist.
2
Chop squash in processor.
3
Add dates and orange zest.
4
Blend well.
5
Sift flour with baking powder, soda and salt.
6
Blend dry ingredients.
7
Beat egg.
8
Add yogurt, sugar and vanilla.
9
Add alternately dry mix and egg mix alternately to zucchini.
10
Pour batter into lightly greased and floured bundt pan.
11
Bake at 350 about 45 minutes, or til tests done.
12
Cool on wire rack 10 minutes.
13
Unmold onto serving platter.
14
If using glaze, peirce top and sides with with toothpicks.
15
Spoon glaze over cake, allowing to soak in until cake is moist but not wet.
16
Cool completely.
17
Drizzle icing over cake and sprinkle with almonds Icing: combine powdered sugar, cinnamon, orange juice and liqueur in bowl.
18
Mix til smooth.
19
Use immediately.
20
Orange Glaze: Stir together til smooth.
21
Note: Avoid using dry old dates.
22
For slightly softer cake texture, add 2 tablespoon melted butter to batter before folding into squash.
23
This will add 2 grams fat per serving.

839

kcal

Calories

Fat

150

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound zucchini, 1 cup dates dried, 2 teaspoons orange zest grated, 2 cups flour, all-purpose, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Date Cake 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.

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Zucchini Date Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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