Moist Chocolate Orange Cake
Indulge in the delightful experience of making a Moist Chocolate Orange Cake, where rich chocolate meets the zesty brightness of fresh oranges. This one-bowl wonder is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a birthday or enjoying a cozy night in. The cake’s super moist texture paired with a luscious chocolate-orange buttercream frosting creates an unforgettable dessert that will impress everyone. Easy to customize and versatile, it’s a treat that can cater to any taste preference while keeping cleanup minimal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 340 g butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 100 g semisweet chocolate (melted and cooled)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Add the eggs, vegetable oil, orange juice, and mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in the orange zest for added flavor.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with chocolate-orange buttercream made by mixing softened butter with powdered sugar, cocoa powder, melted chocolate, and orange zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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