Marbled Chocolate Orange Cake
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors and stunning artistry with this Marbled Chocolate Orange Cake. This eye-catching dessert combines the zesty brightness of fresh orange zest and juice with the rich decadence of dark chocolate for a flavor pairing that is simply irresistible. The marbled design, created by swirling two batters together, makes every slice a masterpiece. Perfectly moist and tender, this cake is made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, eggs, and cocoa powder, while a touch of vanilla and melted chocolate elevates its luxurious profile. Easy to prepare in just over an hour, it’s ideal for special occasions or as an everyday treat. Serve it as is or dust it with powdered sugar for a picturesque finishing touch that pairs wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee. Make this showstopping Marbled Chocolate Orange Cake the centerpiece of your next celebration!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams unsalted butter (softened)
- 200 grams caster sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 200 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 50 grams dark chocolate (melted)
- powdered sugar (optional for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F) and grease a 20cm (8-inch) round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and caster sugar together until pale and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate.
Sift the flour and baking powder together. Gradually add to the butter mixture, folding gently until combined.
Divide the batter evenly into two separate bowls.
In the first bowl, mix in the orange zest and orange juice to create the orange batter.
In the second bowl, sift in the cocoa powder, add the milk, vanilla extract, and melted dark chocolate, stirring until smooth to create the chocolate batter.
Spoon alternating dollops of the orange and chocolate batters into the prepared cake pan, creating a checkerboard pattern. Once all the batter is in the pan, use a skewer or knife to gently swirl the batters together to create the marbled effect.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cool, dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving. Slice, serve, and enjoy your Marbled Chocolate Orange Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3642 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 201.7 g | 259% | |
| Saturated Fat | 120.1 g | 600% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1184 mg | 395% | |
| Sodium | 1239 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 416.2 g | 151% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 242.1 g | ||
| Protein | 53.8 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.9 mcg | 35% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 1170 mg | 25% | |
*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.
