Chocolate Orange Zest Cake
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Chocolate Orange Zest Cake, where the deep taste of chocolate meets the refreshing brightness of orange. This cake features layers of moist chocolate sponge infused with orange zest, complemented by a smooth orange chocolate ganache. Perfect for any celebration or as a delightful treat with your afternoon tea.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups Granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces orange chocolate (or orange-flavored chocolate)
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
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Step 2:
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Step 3:
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
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Step 4:
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
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Step 5:
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Step 6:
Once baked, remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Step 7:
In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the orange chocolate, stirring until melted and smooth.
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Step 8:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread a layer of ganache on top, then place the second layer on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining ganache.
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Step 9:
Slice the cake and serve it with a cup of tea or coffee. Enjoy the delightful flavors!