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.

Diarmaid Brennan
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the chocolate and orange combination. It's perfect for any occasion.


Andualem Tilahun
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


humza merani
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This is my go-to chocolate cake recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I love the combination of chocolate and orange.


Marcia Worsham
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's moist, flavorful, and easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Gaming Hridoy Yt
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This cake was a disaster! It was dry, crumbly, and flavorless. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Ivan Toys Unboxing
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The cake was a bit dry, but the flavors were good. I think I would add more moisture next time, maybe by using buttermilk or sour cream.


Nadeem Hamza
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


moureen wachuka
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The chocolate and orange flavors were perfect together. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Teresa Mpofu
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavors were well-balanced and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Snovuyo Rephu
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I was skeptical about using zucchini in a chocolate cake, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cake was delicious and moist, and the zucchini added a subtle sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Adesile Steven
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This cake was a huge hit at my dinner party! The combination of chocolate, orange, and zucchini was divine, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.