Description
Rich, moist, and zesty, this Chocolate Orange Cake brings together deep cocoa flavor with bright citrus notes for a show-stopping dessert. Topped with silky chocolate orange ganache and garnished with fresh orange slices and chocolate shavings, it’s the perfect indulgence for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp salt
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3/4 cup brown sugar
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1 cup unsalted butter, melted
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3 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp orange zest
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1 cup buttermilk
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1/2 cup hot coffee
Chocolate Orange Ganache:
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1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 tbsp orange zest
Topping:
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Orange slices
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Chocolate shavings
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans.
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Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest.
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Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
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Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet, alternating with buttermilk. Stir in hot coffee until smooth.
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Bake: Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely.
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Ganache: Heat heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth. Add orange zest.
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Assemble: Frost cooled cakes with ganache. Garnish with orange slices and chocolate shavings.
Notes
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Coffee enhances the chocolate flavor without overpowering it.
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Use blood orange zest for an extra pop of color and taste.
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Store cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
