Zesty Chocolate Orange Cake 🍫🍊

 Chocolate Orange Cake with a Zesty Twist

A delicious combination of chocolate and orange tastes that will make your day! 🍫🍊

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups regular flour
  • 3/4 cup chocolate powder, unsweetened
  • 2 tbsp. baking powder
  • 11/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • two huge eggs
  • 1 quart milk
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons orange juice
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 cup of hot water
  • granulated sugar 2 cups

For the orange icing
  • 1 1/2 cups softened unsalted butter
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons orange juice
  • Orange slices (for decoration)
    Method
    01.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them. 02.Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing basin. 03.To the dry ingredients, add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, orange zest, and fresh orange juice. Mix on medium speed until everything is fully incorporated. 04.Reduce the speed to low and slowly drizzle in the hot water, mixing until the batter is smooth and thin. 05.Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans in an equal layer.
06.Cook for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

07.Remove the cakes from the oven and cool for about 10 minutes in the pans. After that, place them on a wire rack to cool entirely.

08.Prepare the orange icing while the cakes cool. In a mixing dish, cream together the softened butter and the sugar. Add the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest gradually. The frosting should be creamy and fluffy.

09.Once the cakes have completely cooled, spread the orange frosting on top of one of the cake layers. Place the second cake layer on top and cover with the remaining frosting.

10.For an eye-catching finale, garnish with orange slices. 11.Slice and enjoy the decadent Chocolate Orange Cake!


Expert Advice
  • Add a tiny quantity of orange essence to the cake mixture to enhance the orange taste.
  • Sprinkle some chocolate shavings or grated orange zest on top of the frosted cake for extra texture.
Important Information

  1. Chocolate Orange Cake mixes the decadence of chocolate with the refreshing tang of orange to create a delectable and bright treat.
  2. The orange icing gives a zesty, lemony touch that matches the dense chocolate cake layers well.
  3. This cake is appropriate for every event, adding a blast of taste and brightness to your table.
  4. The combination of chocolate and orange is a traditional flavor combination that many people enjoy, making this cake a crowd-pleaser.

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