Best 12 Orange Zucchini Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing journey of flavors with our delightful orange zucchini cake and its irresistible variations. This moist and tender cake bursts with the vibrant zest of oranges and the subtle sweetness of zucchini, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Our classic orange zucchini cake recipe is a culinary masterpiece, showcasing the perfect balance between tangy citrus and delicate zucchini. With its moist crumb and golden-brown crust, this cake is a delightful treat that will impress any crowd.

For those seeking a richer, more decadent experience, our chocolate orange zucchini cake is an absolute must-try. The addition of rich cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate chips elevates this cake to new heights of indulgence, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will satisfy even the most discerning palate.

If you're looking for a healthier alternative, our gluten-free orange zucchini cake is the perfect choice. Made with almond flour and coconut flour, this cake is not only delicious but also caters to those with gluten sensitivities. Enjoy the same moist and flavorful cake without compromising on taste or texture.

And for those who love a burst of freshness, our orange zucchini cake with lemon glaze is a refreshing twist on the classic recipe. The tangy lemon glaze complements the orange and zucchini flavors beautifully, creating a delightful symphony of citrusy goodness that will brighten up any occasion.

Whichever recipe you choose, our orange zucchini cake is sure to be a hit. With its moist texture, zesty flavor, and endless variations, this cake is the perfect treat for any occasion. So preheat your oven and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ZUCCHINI BUNDT CAKE WITH ORANGE GLAZE



Zucchini Bundt Cake with Orange Glaze image

Just as it does in muffins and breads, shredded zucchini lends moistness to this cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Bundt Cake Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield Makes one 8-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon anise seeds
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
Coarse salt
2 medium zucchini (about 8 ounces each)
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
Orange Glaze
Candied Zucchini Strips, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Brush a 6-cup Bundt pan with butter, and dust with flour, tapping out excess. Whisk together flour, baking powder, spices, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Grate zucchini on the large holes of a box grater, then squeeze dry in a clean kitchen towel or press in a ricer. (You will need 2 1/2 cups.)
  • Stir together eggs and sugar, then stir in melted butter, zucchini, and orange zest and juice. Stir in flour mixture. Transfer batter to pan.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour (cake will rise quite a bit over the top of the pan but should not run over). Transfer pan to a wire rack, and let cake cool for 10 minutes. Run a paring knife around edges of cake to loosen, and turn out onto wire rack. Let cool for at least 30 minutes.
  • Brush several layers of orange glaze evenly over cake, and garnish with candied zucchini before serving.

ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE ORANGE CAKE



Zucchini Chocolate Orange Cake image

Very moist and different.

Provided by AHUSIOW

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup butter
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup milk
3 cups grated zucchini
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
  • In a medium bowl, sift flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla and milk to the butter mixture. Stir in dry ingredients and mix until well blended. Fold in zucchini, orange zest, and nuts.
  • Pour into a greased and floured Bundt cake pan. Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Allow to cool in pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely. Before serving, drizzle with glaze.
  • To make the glaze: In a small bowl mix together sugar, orange juice and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Invert cake onto serving dish, then pour glaze over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.9 calories, Carbohydrate 71.8 g, Cholesterol 77.8 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 561 mg, Sugar 47.6 g

ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH ORANGE GLAZE



Zucchini Chocolate Cake with Orange Glaze image

This moist and mouthwatering cake has a rich chocolate flavor, a hint of orange and is chock-full of zucchini and nuts. -Barbara Worrel, Granbury, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

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
GLAZE:
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray and sprinkle with flour., 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., 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., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts :

FUDGY ORANGE-ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH ORANGE GLAZE



Fudgy Orange-Zucchini Cake with Orange Glaze image

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Citrus     Egg     Nut     Vegetable     Dessert     Bake     Orange     Zucchini     Party

Number Of Ingredients 19

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
Orange Glaze
1 1/4 cups sifted confectioner' sugar
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

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

ORANGE ZUCCHINI CAKE



Orange Zucchini Cake image

I came up with this recipe one year to accommodate our plentiful zucchini crop. I used a carrot cake recipe and experimented until I got it right. It's a lovely cake with a tangy orange flavor-and the cream cheese frosting is a must. -Anne MacDonald, Alma, Quebec

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup golden raisins
1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1/2 cup All-Bran cereal
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup thinly shredded zucchini
FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • Place raisins and water in a bowl; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain; set raisins aside. In a bowl, combine sugar, oil and eggs; mix well. Stir in cereal, orange zest and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add to sugar mixture. mix well. stir in zucchini and raisins. Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. , In a bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and orange zest until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar and water; beat until smooth. Frost cooled cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

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ORANGE POPPY SEED ZUCCHINI CAKE



Orange Poppy Seed Zucchini Cake image

A wonderful burst of citrus in a quick bread that takes no time at all to make! Rich batter fills an entire 8 x 12 pan and uses up that wonderful garden zucchini that is overflowing gardens in the fall. Delicious with or without glaze! Freezes extremely well!

Provided by Ginny Maziarka

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h45m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 serving cooking spray
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
3 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 orange, zested
2 cups grated zucchini
1 cup mixed dried fruit
¼ cup poppy seeds
1 cup confectioners' sugar
¼ cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x12-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, baking powder, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger together in a bowl.
  • Beat eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in white sugar and brown sugar until incorporated. Mix in vegetable oil. Beat flour mixture in gradually until batter is smooth. Stir in orange zest. Fold in zucchini, dried fruit, and poppy seeds.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Cool in the pan, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar and orange juice together in a small bowl to make glaze.
  • Prick cake all over with a fork; drizzle glaze on top. Let cake cool completely before serving, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.5 calories, Carbohydrate 68.8 g, Cholesterol 39.9 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 287.3 mg, Sugar 39 g

ZUCCHINI BUNDT CAKE WITH ORANGE GLAZE RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Zucchini Bundt Cake with Orange Glaze Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by á-10847

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon anise seeds
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom, optional
Coarse salt
2 medium zucchini
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
Orange glaze
Candied zucchini strips, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Brush a 6-cup Bundt pan with butter, and dust with flour, tapping out excess. Whisk together flour, baking powder, spices, and 1 teaspoon salt. Grate 2 1/2 cups of zucchini on the large holes of a box grater, then squeeze dry in a clean kitchen towel or press in a ricer. Stir together eggs and sugar, then stir in melted butter, zucchini, and orange zest and juice. Stir in flour mixture. Transfer batter to pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour (cake will rise quite a bit over the top of the pan but should not run over). Transfer pan to a wire rack, and let cake cool for 10 minutes. Run a paring knife around edges of cake to loosen, and turn out onto wire rack. Let cool for at least 30 minutes. Brush several layers of orange glaze evenly over cake, and garnish with candied zucchini before serving. Cook's Tip: Unglazed cake can be stored at room temperature, wrapped in plastic wrap, for up to 1 day, or frozen for up to 1 month.

ORANGE ZUCCHINI CAKE



Orange Zucchini Cake image

The addition of orange makes this zucchini cake a bit different. Recipe came out of the food section of a newspaper in the 1970's

Provided by Donna M.

Categories     Breads

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
2 cups brown sugar, packed
4 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup orange juice
1 cup zucchini, unpeeled and shredded
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 -3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 tablespoon butter, softened

Steps:

  • --------Cake-------.
  • Cream butter in large mixing bowl with orange peel, spices and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs, one at a time.
  • Sift flour with baking powder and salt and blend into creamed mixture alternately with orange juice.
  • Stir in zucchini.
  • Pour into greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven 55 to 65 minutes, or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan 10 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely.
  • --------Glaze--------.
  • Beat ingredients together until smooth.
  • Spread on top of cooled cake.

ORANGE ZUCCHINI CAKE



Orange Zucchini Cake image

I got this recipe from one of the ladies I used to work with long ago (sorry, can't remember who). I like the idea of using All-Bran in the recipe, to make the cake somewhat healthier. Of course, I undo all the "healthy goodness", when I ice this cake with cream cheese frosting!

Provided by Sweet PQ

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 1 11" x 7" cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil (or canola oil)
2 eggs
1/2 cup all-bran cereal
1 1/2 teaspoons orange peel, grated
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup zucchini, grated
1/2 cup nuts, chopped (I like pecans)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven @ 325*. Grease and flour a 11" x 7" pan.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon & nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil and eggs until well mixed. Stir in the All-Bran, orange peel and vanilla. Add the flour mixture, zucchini and nuts, mixing well. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
  • Bake @ 325* for 20-25 minutes (check for doneness with toothpick).
  • Cool completely and frost with you favorite cream cheese frosting! (I like to add 1/2-1 teaspoon grated orange peel to my cream cheese frosting for this cake).

CHOCOLATE ORANGE ZUCCHINI CAKE



Chocolate Orange Zucchini Cake image

Like a bit of orange with your chocolate? So do I! It takes this cake and frosting to a higher level. Always get requests to make it and to share the recipe.

Provided by Win Spicer

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c unsweetened cocoa
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
3/4 c unsalted butter, softened
2 c sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp orange extract
2 tsp fresh grated orange rind
2 c grated zucchini, drained
1/2 c buttermilk
1/2 c chopped walnuts, optional
COCOA ORANGE FROSTING
4 Tbsp softened unsalted butter
2 c powered sugar
3 1/2 Tbsp milk
1 tsp fresh grated orange rind
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
4 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • 2. In a large bowl, with mixer, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat after each one. Add vanilla and orange extracts, orange rind, and drained zucchini. Beat on medium to blend together.
  • 3. Mix in dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk. Stir until well blended. If using nuts, stir them in now. Pour batter into prepared bundt or tube pan.
  • 4. Bake in preheated 325 degree oven 55-60 minutes or until cake springs back when touched. Cool on wire rack 8-10 minutes then turn out on cake plate to finish cooling.
  • 5. Cocoa Orange Frosting: In a medium bowl, cream butter and powered sugar. Add cocoa and mix until well blended. Beat in milk, orange rind, and both extracts. Spread on plated cool cake.

ORANGE ZUCCHINI CAKE WITH ORANGE CREAM CHEESE ICIN



Orange Zucchini Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Icin image

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Provided by Kathleen Riemer

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 cup grated zucchini
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • 1. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside. In large bowl beat sugar, eggs, and oil until well mixed. Stir in orange peel and vanilla. Add flour mixture, zucchini, nuts, and raisins. Mix well. Pour into a greased 8x8 pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Icing 8oz softened cream cheese 2 teaspoon softened butter 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 tsp orange extract Mix first 4 ingredients well. Add milk if need to thin. Spread on cooled cake. - See more at: http://www.momspantrykitchen.com/orange-zucchini-cake-and-cream-cheese-icing1.html#sthash.k523pGpT.dpuf

ORANGE ZUCCHINI CAKE



ORANGE ZUCCHINI CAKE image

Categories     Cake     Vegetable     Dessert

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 c. oil
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. OJ
1 tsp orange rind
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
3 c. flour
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 c. nuts
2 c. zucchini
1 c. raisins

Steps:

  • Beat together oil, sugar and OJ. add 3 eggs, one at a time. Add OJ, orange rind and vanilly to egg mixture. Mix together flour, cinnamon, soda, powder and salt, add to above. Add nuts, zucchini and raisins. Bake in 9x13 pan at 350 for 35-40 min. Test center with toothpick. Frost with Zucchini Cake Frosting

Tips:

  • Choose the right zucchini: For the best flavor and texture, use small to medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have a deep green color. Avoid large zucchini, as they tend to be more watery and less flavorful.
  • Grate the zucchini correctly: To ensure that the zucchini incorporates evenly into the batter, grate it using the large holes of a box grater. Avoid using a food processor, as this will make the zucchini too mushy.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Use fresh orange zest: Fresh orange zest adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the cake. Be sure to zest the orange before juicing it, as the zest is located in the outermost layer of the peel.
  • Don't overbake the cake: The cake is done baking when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.

Conclusion:

Orange zucchini cake is a delicious and versatile cake that can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences by adding different spices or mix-ins. With its moist texture, zesty orange flavor, and the added nutrition from zucchini, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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