This perfectly moist Zucchini Bundt Cake with Orange Glaze will make a beautiful addition to any meal!
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We got our first zucchini out of the garden last week and you would have thought I won the lottery I was so excited. It kind of snuck up on me, hidden behind one of the tomato plants and man, when I found that baby, it was awesome!
I immediately starting thinking of all sorts of zucchini recipes I wanted to make but landed on this one – a gorgeous Zucchini Bundt Cake with Orange Glaze.
There is something about zucchini recipes that make me happy. It’s amazing how a simple vegetable can be so versatile. Brownies, cakes, cookies, bread, quiche – I think zucchini goes with everything 🙂
The extra moisture that the zucchini provides to this cake is outstanding. This may be the most perfectly moist cake I’ve ever tried.
I love how delicate this cake is despite the incredible mositure. It feels like a true delicacy.
The fresh orange juice and orange zest really brighten up this beautiful bundt cake. I love seeing the specks of orange throughout the cake as well as the glaze – little bits of bright, fresh flavor.
This cake disappeared far too fast and we are now all eagerly awaiting our next zucchini – fresh from the garden!
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Zucchini Bundt Cake with Orange Glaze
Ingredients
- 3 cups zucchini grated
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for bundt pan
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 12 tbsp butter melted and cooled slightly
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
Orange Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 3 tbsp fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Grate zucchini and then squeeze dry in a kitchen towel to remove excess water. Measure out three cups.
- Grease a 6-cup bundt pan and lightly flour. (Make sure to tap out excess flour.)
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Stir together eggs and sugar. Gradually mix in melted butter, zucchini, orange zest and juice.
- Stir in flour mixture just until combined. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
- Let cake cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes before inverting the cake pan and turning it out onto a wire rack. Let cool for an additional 30 minutes before glazing.
Orange Glaze
- Whisk glaze ingredients together and drizzle over slightly cooled cake. If glaze is too thick, add more orange juice. If it is too thin, whisk in more sugar.
Notes
Nutrition
More zucchini favorites:
Zucchini and Green Chile Quiche
Zucchini Carrot Oatmeal Cookies
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Tanya Schroeder says
Oh boy Trish, this cake looks wonderful! I need to raid someone’s garden!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Hehe! You could raid mine if we were closer 🙂 Thanks Tanya!
Laura @ Over The Apple Tree says
This looks so good! I hope I can make it work for high altitude…Pinning!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Laura!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
Please send me some of this ASAP! 😉
Mir says
Man, I love how moist this cake looks! I’m so jealous of your nice fresh zucchini supply!
Have to make this the next time I get some zucchini!
tahnycooks says
wow! this looks scrumptious! I love the addition of the orange, I am going to have to try this real soon!
Jocelyn@Brucrewlife says
I’m in love with this zucchini cake!! It looks so moist and delish! And that glaze, holy goodness! 🙂
Jenn says
I am counting down the days for my zucchini plant to have zucchini!! Orange and zucchini goes together so well – I will definitely be making this cake. Pinned!!
Kayla says
Oh wow, this looks absolutely divine! I love the added glaze 🙂
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
Wow how fun is this cake! I am sending it to my dad! He ends up with SO many zucchinis that he makes about 50 loaves of bread, no joke. He sends me a box from his garden every summer! Love love love.
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Looks like an amazing cake and I love baking with zucchini. Everything turns out so moist and this looks like such a soft, moist cake. Pinned!
Matt Robinson says
The flavors in this are amazing, love the zucchini!!!
Lindsay Ann @ dollhousebakeshoppe.com says
Oooo this looks so moist and delish! I just love the speckles of zucchini and the zest on top! Gorgeous!
marcie says
I’ve never thought to pair zucchini with orange and it sounds incredible! This cake looks so delicious, Trish!
Kit says
Hi:
This looks quite yummy but I am wondering about the 2 listings for different amounts of orange juice in the glaze. Is one supposed to be in the cake?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Hi Kit! The 2 Tbls is for the cake and the 3 Tbls is for the glaze! Thank you!!
Kit says
Hi Trish: Thanks for answering so quickly. I want to make sure I get this recipe right before I make it cause it looks so beautiful. I also think the butter listed in the glaze ingredients probably belongs in the cake.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Geesh! Kit you are right again 🙂 Fixed!
Ashton says
oh wow. This looks SO GOOD. It’s going straight to the top of my must-make-zucchini list!!! pinned 🙂