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Moist Chocolate Orange Cake

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This chocolate orange cake is a rich, moist, and decadent dessert featuring the perfect balance of deep chocolate flavor and fresh citrusy orange. It’s layered with creamy chocolate orange ganache and is ideal for special occasions or festive treats.

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (240ml) hot water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of 2 oranges
  • ½ cup (120ml) fresh orange juice
  • 200g dark chocolate (for ganache)
  • 200ml heavy cream (for ganache)
  • Zest of 1 orange (for ganache)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line three 8-inch cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  4. Gradually add the hot water while mixing to form a smooth batter.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. To make the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering, then pour over the chopped dark chocolate and orange zest. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  8. Let the ganache cool slightly until it reaches a spreadable consistency.
  9. Layer the cakes with ganache between each layer and over the top and sides of the cake.
  10. Decorate with extra orange zest or slices if desired. Chill slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh orange juice and zest for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the cake layers are completely cooled before frosting.
  • Chill the ganache slightly if it’s too runny to spread.
  • Store the cake in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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