Fudgy Orange Zucchini Cake With Orange Glaze Rezept

This decadent Fudgy Orange Zucchini Cake, inspired by *The City Gardener's Cookbook*, will surprise and delight even the most dedicated chocolate-lover! The secret? Hidden zucchini adds incredible moisture, while bright orange zest and a tangy orange glaze create a flavor explosion. A coworker's garden-fresh zucchini sparked this recipe, and now it's ready to steal your heart (and your taste buds!). Prepare to be amazed – this moist, fudgy cake is unbelievably delicious!

Vorbereitung 20 Min.
Kochzeit 80 Min.
Kalorien 365.1 kcal
Eiweiß 11g
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Zutaten für Fudgy Orange Zucchini Cake With Orange Glaze

  • All Purpose Flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • zest of 2 large oranges
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • Fresh Orange Juice

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Zubereitung von Fudgy Orange Zucchini Cake With Orange Glaze

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 cup buttermilk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in 2 cups grated zucchini, the zest of 2 large oranges, and ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional).
  7. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While the cake cools, prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 cups powdered sugar, ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Add more orange juice, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
  11. Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

142g

Fat

33g

Carbs

18g

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von Fudgy Orange Zucchini Cake With Orange Glaze?

Fudgy Orange Zucchini Cake With Orange Glaze dauert insgesamt etwa 100 Minuten – ungefähr 20 Minuten Vorbereitung und 80 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat Fudgy Orange Zucchini Cake With Orange Glaze?

Fudgy Orange Zucchini Cake With Orange Glaze hat etwa 365.1 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 11 g Eiweiß, 18 g Kohlenhydraten und 22 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für Fudgy Orange Zucchini Cake With Orange Glaze?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für Fudgy Orange Zucchini Cake With Orange Glaze sind All Purpose Flour, Cocoa, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Cinnamon, Salt. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.

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