Description
A delicious chocolate cake with a hint of orange, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- Zest of 1 orange (for batter)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- Zest of 1 orange (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with granulated sugar until creamy, then mix in melted butter and orange zest.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before making the frosting by beating together softened butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and more orange zest until fluffy.
- Frost the cake generously between layers and on top.
Notes
- Ensure the cakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- For a more intense orange flavor, add a few drops of orange extract to the frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg