Chocolate Orange Cake
Indulge in the irresistible blend of rich cocoa and zesty citrus with this Chocolate Orange Cake, a perfect dessert for any occasion. This decadent yet refreshing cake features a moist, tender crumb infused with freshly squeezed orange juice and fragrant orange zest, beautifully complemented by pockets of melty dark chocolate chips. With its simple preparation requiring just 20 minutes of prep time, this recipe is ideal for both novice bakers and seasoned pros. Finished with a delicate dusting of powdered sugar, it’s as stunning as it is delicious. Whether served as a casual treat or an elegant dessert, this chocolate-orange masterpiece is sure to become a family favorite. Keywords: chocolate orange cake, citrus dessert, moist chocolate cake, easy cake recipe, orange zest, dark chocolate chips, homemade cake.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 g All-purpose flour
- 50 g Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 0.5 tsp Baking soda
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 200 g Granulated sugar
- 125 g Unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large Eggs, at room temperature
- 120 ml Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tbsp Orange zest
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 120 ml Milk
- 100 g Dark chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
Slowly add the melted butter to the egg mixture while continuing to beat.
Stir in the orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined—a few lumps are okay.
Fold in the dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3397 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.2 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 91.5 g | 458% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 842 mg | 281% | |
| Sodium | 2955 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 482.5 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.3 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 276.4 g | ||
| Protein | 62.7 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 453 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 27.4 mg | 152% | |
| Potassium | 2248 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
