CHOCOLATE ORANGE ZUCCHINI CAKE

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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.

Akash Fareed
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Sm Anwar
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This cake is the perfect way to use up leftover zucchini. I always have a few zucchinis in my fridge and this is a great way to use them up.


shuaibu abubakar
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make it.


Karen Tate
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This cake is so easy to make, even for beginners. I didn't have any problems following the recipe.


Luz Nicolas
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I used a bundt pan to bake this cake and it came out looking gorgeous. It was the perfect centerpiece for my dessert table.


Md Saifol islim
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I added some chopped walnuts to the batter and it gave the cake a nice crunchy texture.


Oka Hany
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I made this cake with gluten-free flour and it turned out just as good as the original recipe. It's a great option for people with dietary restrictions.


Alqama Shahid
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I love how moist and fluffy this cake is. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Munwar Lashari
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This was my first time making zucchini cake and it turned out great! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


John Kidane
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The chocolate and orange flavors are perfectly balanced.


Mohammad Kawsar
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Inas Selim
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I got so many compliments on it!


Filimon estifanos
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I love the unique flavor combination of chocolate and orange in this cake. It's a great way to use up zucchini from the garden, too.


CryStal Heart
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This chocolate orange zucchini cake was a hit with my family! It was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.