Description
This delicious chocolate orange cake is rich and moist, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (Can substitute with gluten-free flour)
- 2 cups granulated sugar (Brown sugar can be used for a deeper flavor)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Consider Dutch-processed cocoa for enhanced taste)
- 1 tbsp baking powder (Ensure it’s fresh for optimal leavening)
- 1 tsp baking soda (Works with acidic ingredients for lift)
- 1/2 tsp salt (Enhances overall flavor)
- 3 large eggs (Use flax eggs for a vegan option)
- 1 cup whole milk (Almond milk or other alternatives can be used)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (Can substitute with olive oil)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract (Using pure vanilla extract is best)
- 1 cup boiling water (Activates cocoa powder)
- 1 orange zest and juice (Provides refreshing citrus note)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (Dark chocolate chips can be used for less sweetness)
- 1 cup heavy cream (Can be substituted with coconut cream)
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate (Dark chocolate is an excellent alternative)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and dusting them with flour.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, then gradually add the boiling water.
- Gently stir in the orange zest and juice, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter equally between the prepared pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare the ganache and spread it between the cake layers and on top, garnishing with fresh orange slices.
Notes
- This cake can be made gluten-free by substituting the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- Flax eggs can be used as a substitute for eggs in this recipe for a vegan option.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate chips or baking chocolates.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg