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Zucchini Chocolate Orange Cake

SUBMITTED BY: AHUSIOW PHOTO BY: dr_d12

"Very moist and different."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 44 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 Bundt pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 cups grated zucchini
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
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  • 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

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

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2003 by RESSAS
I never liked zucchini in anything until I tried this cake. It was moist, succulent, rich, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2003 by CAPITAL
Nice hint of orange. I used 1 cup of sugar with 3 Tbs orange juice for the glaze. Easier glaze... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2003 by DANAYOBST
fantastic recipe. the cake is really moist - even 4 days after i cooked it (alhtough people... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2003 by BUSYMOM32
Who could not just LOVE this chocolate cake!! I found myself picking at it all weekend, so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2003 by THOLBROOK
I wasn't sure how my husband would like this cake - not usually his kind of thing - but he... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2003 by JAHLER
Very good, with or without the glaze. It is moist and holds up well for several days. I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2003 by 98ATKINB
i loved this cake but i found that if you put a bit more orange in it, it tastes better MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2003 by STACEYANN
cake was very moist--guests couldn't believe there was zucchini in it! In glaze, I added a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2006 by Shannon
Extremely moist cake, and super easy to make. I grated the zucchini very finely (as I don't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2003 by DEBUCAS
This has to be the best chocolate cake ever - and the kids don't even realise that it is... MORE

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