Description
This Moist Chocolate Orange Cake is a delightful fusion of rich cocoa and fresh citrus flavors. It delivers a tender, flavorful dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Cocoa powder, sifted
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 3/4 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 cup Hot coffee
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp Orange zest
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 340 g Unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup Cocoa powder
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 100 g Semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1 tsp Orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the orange juice, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and orange zest. Mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, kosher salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cocoa powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently.
- Pour in the hot coffee and gently mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Beat the room temperature butter until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add half of the powdered sugar and cocoa powder to the butter and mix until incorporated. Add remaining powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
- Fold in the melted semisweet chocolate until well combined.
- Stir in the orange zest and vanilla extract.
- Place a small dollop of frosting on the serving plate. Set the first cake layer on this.
- Spread about one-third of the frosting over the top of the first layer.
- Place the second cake layer on top.
- Apply the remaining frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
- Smooth the sides with a spatula and create wave motions on the top. Garnish with fresh orange slices.
Notes
- Use cake strips for even baking.
- Weigh the batter for precision if desired.
- Ensure cakes cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg