Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of chocolate and citrus with this Moist Chocolate Orange Cake. This recipe transforms a classic dessert into a vibrant treat, perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings. With its rich cocoa flavor complemented by zesty orange juice and zest, every bite is a taste of heaven. The cake is made effortlessly in one bowl, ensuring minimal cleanup while maximizing flavor. Topped with decadent chocolate orange buttercream frosting, this cake is sure to impress family and friends alike. Whether served alone or paired with fresh fruits and ice cream, this cake will become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 cup hot coffee
- Zest from 1 orange
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 340 g butter
- 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 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Add eggs, vegetable oil, orange juice, hot coffee, orange zest, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients; mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before frosting with chocolate orange buttercream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg