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Moist Chocolate Orange Cake

Moist Chocolate Orange Cake: A Slice of Bliss Awaits

A delightful Moist Chocolate Orange Cake that combines rich chocolate with zesty orange flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour self-rising flour can be used for a lighter texture
  • 3/4 cups Cocoa Powder Dutch-process cocoa enhances depth
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar caster sugar offers a fine texture
  • 3 large Eggs use room-temperature eggs for better mixing
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil swap with canola oil if desired
  • 1 cup Fresh Orange Juice elevates flavor above bottled
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Zest vital for flavor balance
  • 1 cup Hot Coffee deepens the chocolate flavor without adding coffee taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter avoid margarine for best taste
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar sift before use for a smooth finish
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate melted and cooled
  • 1 tablespoon Additional Orange Zest

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking pans
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare two 8-inch round baking pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine orange juice, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, sugar, and orange zest, whisk until smooth.
  3. Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt, and mix until just combined.
  4. Pour in the hot coffee and mix gently until fully combined.
  5. Divide the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Remove cakes from the oven and cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  7. Beat unsalted butter until fluffy, gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until smooth.
  8. Mix in melted chocolate, additional orange zest, and vanilla until fully integrated.
  9. Assemble the cake by frosting the first layer, adding the second layer on top, and frosting the entire cake.
  10. Decorate with orange slices if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Don’t skip the coffee as it enhances the chocolate flavor significantly.

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