Zucchini and Duncan Hines Orange Cake Mix give this loaf a warm, pleasant flavor. Top with a sweet, orangey syrup and peach slices. Orange Zucchini Loaves are delightful.
Loaves:
- 1 pkg Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe® Orange Cake Mix
- 3 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp grated orange peel
- 1 cup grated zucchini
Syrup:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- confectioners' sugar, for garnish
- peach slices
- orange slices for garnish, optional
- Preheat oven to 350 °F. Grease and flour two 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2-inch loaf pans.
- Combine cake mix, egg whites, water, oil and cinnamon in large bowl. Beat at low speed with electric mixer until moistened. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Fold in zucchini and orange peel. Divide evenly into pans.
- Bake at 350 °F for 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 15 minutes. Loosen loaves from pan. Invert onto cooling racks. Turn right-side up. Poke holes in tops of warm loaves with toothpick or long-tined fork.
- Combine granulated sugar and orange juice in small saucepan. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Spoon hot syrup evenly over each loaf. Cool completely. Garnish with confectioner's sugar and orange slices, if desired.
