Orange Zucchini Cake

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Brighten your day with a slice of this delicious cake made with zucchini, nuts and cream cheese.

60 minutes Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 35 minutes

3614 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	cup	flour, all-purpose
1	teaspoon	baking powder
1/2	teaspoon	baking soda
1/4	teaspoon	salt
1	teaspoon	cinnamon
1/2	teaspoon	nutmeg
3/4	cups	sugar
1/2	cup	vegetable oil
2	large	eggs
1/2	cup	all-bran cereal
1 1/2	teaspoon	orange zest	grated
1	teaspoon	vanilla extract
1	cup	zucchini	grated
1/2	cup	nuts	chopped
3	ounces	cream cheese	softened
1	tablespoon	butter	or margarine
1/2	teaspoon	orange zest	grated
1 1/2	cup	powdered sugar	sifted
1	x	milk	if needed

Directions

CAKE: In a large mixing bowl combine sugar, oil and eggs, beating until well blended. Add All-bran, zucchini, orange peel and nuts. Add flour, mixed with baking powder, baking soda and salt. Blend well. Spread batter in a greased and floured 6x10x2 pan or baking dish. Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes or until tester inserted in center of loaf comes out clean. Cool completely.

FROSTING: In a small mixing bowl beat cream cheese, oleo and orange peel until light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until fluffy and spreading consistency. Add milk sparingly if needed.

Cover top of cake (still in pan) with frosting.

Reviews

There are a few problems with the instructions for this recipe. The instructions never tell you to add the spices (nutmeg and cinnamon) or the vanilla. I had mixed the batter and poured it into the pan when I realized I had not added those items.
3 months ago by revmkg

Sounds wonderful, I can't wait to make it. Carol
over 8 years ago

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 958g

Amount per Serving

Calories 3614 49% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 198.0g	305%
Saturated Fat 49.0g	244%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 549mg	183%
Sodium 1470mg	61%
Total Carbohydrate 436.0g	145%
Dietary Fiber 19.0g	77%
Sugars 305.0g
Protein 47.0g	94%

Vitamin A	51%		Vitamin C	51%
Calcium	34%		Iron	83%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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