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Chocolate Orange Cake

Chocolate Orange Cake

A delightful Chocolate Orange Cake combining rich chocolate with zesty orange for a perfect dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 zest and juice of fresh oranges
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cake Pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • rubber spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15g

Notes

For added flavor, consider using different citrus or dark chocolate. You can include chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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