Easy Orange Zucchini Cake

 

Here's an easy and delicious Orange Zucchini Cake recipe! It's moist, citrusy, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup fresh orange juice (about 1 large orange)
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1 cup grated zucchini (no need to peel)

For the Orange Glaze (Optional):

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp fresh orange juice
• Zest of ½ an orange (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or a round cake pan.
2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla, orange juice, and zest until well combined.
4. Combine: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in the grated zucchini.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool & Glaze: Let the cake cool before drizzling with the orange glaze.

Enjoy!

This cake is soft, lightly sweet, and packed with citrus flavor. It stays moist for days, making it perfect for breakfast or dessert! Would you like any modifications, like making it more spiced or adding nuts?