Best 3 Zucchini Chocolate Orange Cake Recipes

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If you're seeking a delectable treat that harmoniously blends the flavors of zucchini, chocolate, and orange, look no further! This enticing cake offers a delightful symphony of tastes, textures, and aromas that will tantalize your palate. With its moist and tender crumb, rich chocolate flavor, and zesty orange accents, this culinary masterpiece is sure to become a favorite among dessert enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is meticulously crafted to guide you through the process of creating a delectable zucchini chocolate orange cake from scratch.

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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 :

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.

Tips:

  • For a more intense chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate with a cocoa content of 70% or higher.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To prevent the cake from sticking to the pan, grease and flour the pan before pouring in the batter.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will dry out the cake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

This zucchini chocolate orange cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of chocolate, orange, and zucchini makes this cake a unique and flavorful treat. Whether you are looking for a dessert to serve at a party or a snack to enjoy at home, this cake is sure to please.

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