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Chocolate Orange Cake

Decadent Chocolate Orange Cake Recipe with Zesty Frosting

Indulge in this delightful Chocolate Orange Cake, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and zesty orange for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 zest orange for batter
  • 1 cup heavy cream for frosting
  • 1 zest orange for frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • cake pans

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs with granulated sugar until creamy, then mix in melted butter and orange zest.
  4. Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended.
  5. Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cakes to cool before making the frosting by beating together softened butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and more orange zest until fluffy.
  7. Frost the cake generously between layers and on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18g

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of coffee or a hint of cinnamon. This cake can also be made ahead of time and stores well wrapped in plastic at room temperature for up to three days.

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