ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE ORANGE CAKE

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Awesome cake of Mexican Origin. Very moist because it's chock full of zucchini, and it has the most delicious glaze on top. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Leslie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 Bundt Cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

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
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • To make the cake:.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease and flour 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, 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.
  • Pour into a greased and floured Bundt cake pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool.
  • To make the glaze:.
  • In a small bowl mix together sugar, orange juice and vanilla. Invert cake onto serving dish, then drizzle glaze over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.6, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 78.4, Sodium 555.5, Carbohydrate 71.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 47.3, Protein 7.3

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