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Chocolate Orange Cake

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Chocolate Orange Cake is a rich, decadent dessert that combines the deep flavors of chocolate with the bright, citrusy zing of orange. This moist and tender cake is topped with a luxurious chocolate-orange glaze, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

  1. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  2. 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  3. 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  4. 1/2 tsp baking soda
  5. 1/4 tsp salt
  6. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  7. 1 cup granulated sugar
  8. 2 large eggs
  9. 1 tsp vanilla extract
  10. Zest of 1 large orange
  11. 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  12. 1/2 cup whole milk (or non-dairy milk)
  13. 1/2 cup hot water
  14. For the Glaze: 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  15. 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  16. 1/4 cup heavy cream (or non-dairy cream)
  17. 2 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
  18. 1 tsp orange zest

Instructions

For the Cake:

    1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
    2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
    3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
    4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
    5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the orange juice and milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
    6. Stir in the hot water. The batter will be thin, which is normal.
    7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
    8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  2. For the Glaze:
    1. In a small saucepan, melt the chopped semi-sweet chocolate and butter together over low heat, stirring constantly.
    2. Once the chocolate and butter are melted, stir in the heavy cream, orange juice, and orange zest. Continue stirring until the glaze is smooth and shiny.
    3. Remove from heat and let the glaze cool slightly before drizzling it over the cooled cake.
  3. Assembling the Cake:
    1. Once the cake has cooled completely, pour the chocolate orange glaze over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
    2. Let the glaze set for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  1. If you’d prefer a richer flavor, substitute dark chocolate for semi-sweet chocolate in the glaze.
  2. Feel free to add more orange zest for a stronger citrus flavor.
  3. If you don’t have a 9-inch cake pan, you can use an 8-inch pan, but you may need to adjust the baking time slightly.

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