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.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 449 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 1 orange, zested
• 1 serving cooking spray
• 1 cup mixed dried fruit
• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 0.25 cup orange juice
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.25 cup poppy seeds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Coat an 8x12-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, baking powder, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger together in a bowl; set aside.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Mix confectioners' sugar and orange juice together in a small bowl; set glaze aside.

Step 6

Prick cake all over with a fork; drizzle glaze on top. Cool cake completely before serving, about 30 minutes.