chocolate orange zucchini cake

Name: Chocolate Orange Zucchini Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1/2 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa; 2 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 3/4 cup(s) unsalted butter, softened; 2 cup(s) sugar; 3 - large eggs, room temperature; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon(s) orange extract; 2 teaspoon(s) fresh grated orange rind; 2 cup(s) grated zucchini, drained; 1/2 cup(s) buttermilk; 1/2 cup(s) chopped walnuts, optional; ## COCOA ORANGE FROSTING; 4 tablespoon(s) softened unsalted butter; 2 cup(s) powered sugar; 3 1/2 tablespoon(s) milk; 1 teaspoon(s) fresh grated orange rind; 1 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract; 4 tablespoon(s) unsweetened cocoa

12 Pinches

Win Spicer

Frankford, DE

Updated on Jul 6, 2014

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.

Rate

No Image

prep time 15 Min

cook time 55 Min

method Bake

yield 16 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 - large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
2 teaspoons fresh grated orange rind
2 cups grated zucchini, drained
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
COCOA ORANGE FROSTING
4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
2 cups powered sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon fresh grated orange rind
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa

How To Make chocolate orange zucchini cake

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Discover More

Comment & Reviews

Just A Pinch Sweepstakes