ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH ORANGE GLAZE

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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.

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dinamice duo bros
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I'm not sure about this recipe. I've never had chocolate cake with orange glaze before.


Ane Shil
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This cake looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Sohail Arain
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Junior Rantlheng
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was actually pretty good. The orange glaze really made it.


Wetini Herewini
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This cake was a disaster! It was dry and tasteless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


raja basharat
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The cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. However, I found the flavor to be a bit bland.


Connor Dawson
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone who loves chocolate cake.


SHUNTERRY ANDERSON
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I made this cake for my family and they all loved it. It was a big hit!


Vinsmoke Sanji
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This cake is so moist and delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and orange.


Samuel Nercio
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I love zucchini bread, so I was excited to try this chocolate cake version. I was not disappointed! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


exotic shark
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The orange glaze really made the cake.


Arjun Sharma
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the moist texture. I will definitely be making this again.


R E D F I R E
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This zucchini chocolate cake with orange glaze was a delightful surprise. The cake was moist and flavorful, with a rich chocolate taste and a hint of orange from the glaze. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious an