Description
A delightful cake that transforms zucchini into a sweet treat, enhanced with bright orange zest and juice for a refreshing twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Beat the eggs and mix in the melted butter, grated zucchini, orange juice, and orange zest in another bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving. Enjoy your Zucchini Orange Cake!
Notes
Grate the zucchini well and squeeze out excess moisture if necessary. Store the cake wrapped tightly to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Zucchini Cake, Orange Cake, Summer Dessert, Moist Cake, Easy Baking