Moist Chocolate Orange Cake
Indulge in the delightful Moist Chocolate Orange Cake, a perfect harmony of rich chocolate and refreshing citrus flavors. This easy-to-make cake is a showstopper for any occasion, from birthdays to casual gatherings. With its one-bowl preparation, you’ll spend less time cleaning up and more time enjoying this decadent dessert. The luscious chocolate orange buttercream frosting adds the perfect finishing touch, making each slice an irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups 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 cup hot coffee
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 340 g butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 100 g semisweet chocolate (melted and cooled)
- 1 tsp orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, granulated sugar, and salt until combined.
- Add eggs, vegetable oil, orange juice, hot coffee, orange zest, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix with a whisk or electric mixer until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool for about 10 minutes in their pans before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, then mix in melted chocolate and orange zest until smooth.
- Once cooled, frost the first layer of cake on a serving plate before adding the second layer and frosting the entire cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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