Orange Poppy Seed Zucchini Cake
Orange zest gives this moist orange poppy seed zucchini cake recipe a burst of citrus flavor, while dried fruit and poppy seeds add sweetness and texture.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Coat an 8x12-inch baking pan with cooking spray.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, baking powder, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger together in a bowl; set aside.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Beat eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth; beat in white sugar and brown sugar until incorporated. Mix in vegetable oil; gradually beat in flour mixture until batter is smooth. Stir in orange zest; fold in zucchini, dried fruit, and poppy seeds. Pour batter into the prepared pan.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Cool in the pan, about 10 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Mix confectioners' sugar and orange juice together in a small bowl; set glaze aside.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Prick cake all over with a fork; drizzle glaze on top. Cool cake completely before serving, about 30 minutes.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (14 servings total)