Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Moist Chocolate Orange Cake, a dessert that perfectly balances rich chocolate with zesty orange flavors. This cake is ideal for any celebration, from birthdays to cozy family gatherings. With its one-bowl preparation method, you’ll spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying this decadent treat. The addition of a creamy chocolate orange buttercream frosting takes it to the next level of indulgence. Whether you’re a novice baker or a seasoned pro, this recipe guarantees satisfaction and compliments from your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 340 g butter (for frosting)
- Semisweet chocolate (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, orange juice, hot coffee, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For frosting: Beat together butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, melted chocolate, vanilla extract, and orange zest until creamy.
- Once cake is cool, frost generously with the buttercream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use fresh oranges for the best flavor. Be careful not to overmix your batter for a lighter texture. Can substitute other citrus fruits for different flavors.