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Chocolate Orange Cake Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 slices
Calories 550
A moist and flavorful chocolate orange cake combining citrus zest and rich cocoa, perfect for special occasions or a decadent treat.

Ingredients

Cake Batter

  • 0.12 l fresh squeezed orange juice (from about 2 large oranges)
  • 0.12 l whole milk (room temperature)
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp orange zest (from about 1/2 large orange)
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 0.67 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-processed)
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.12 l vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract (pure)
  • 240 ml hot coffee or water

Frosting

  • 452 g unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 tbsp orange zest (from about 1/2 large orange)
  • 90 g unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-processed)
  • 5.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 75 ml whole milk (room temperature)
  • 15 ml fresh squeezed orange juice (from about 1/4 large orange)
  • pinch to taste salt
  • 2 orange slices candied or fresh (quartered for garnish)
  • 1-2 tsp orange zest (for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Prepare cake pans with baking spray and parchment paper.
  • Whisk orange juice and milk; let sit to curdle slightly. Mix sugar and orange zest until fragrant. Combine dry ingredients, then add oil, eggs, vanilla, and milk mixture. Gradually add coffee and mix until smooth.
  • Divide batter into pans and bake for 32-36 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
  • Cream butter with orange zest, then add cocoa, powdered sugar, milk, orange juice, and salt to make frosting. Assemble and frost the cake, then decorate with orange slices and zest.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality cocoa and fresh oranges for zest and juice.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: fusion
Keyword: cake, chocolate, orange