Chocolate Orange Cake
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4.7
45 reviews
Excellent
Chocolate Orange Cake
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Rich and moist chocolate orange cake combines the decadent flavor of dark chocolate with the citrusy notes of fresh oranges.
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Ingredients
FOR THE CAKE
- 10½ ounces dark chocolate (good quality) (semi sweet)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- ½ cup vegetable oil (I use corn or sunflower oil)
- 2 cups cake/pastry flour
- 2¼ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
FOR THE FROSTING
- 1½ cups cream (heavy, whole or whipping cream with at least 30% fat content)
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 5 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½-1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F/180C lightly grease and flour, spray or line with parchment paper two 8 inch / 20cm cake pans.
FOR THE CAKE
- Melt chocolate in a bowl over a pot of boiling water (make sure bowl does not touch the water) or in the microwave, when almost melted remove from heat and stir until smooth. Let cool.
- In a large bowl beat the eggs, sugar and zest until light and fluffy (approximately 4-5 minutes). Add both the yogurt amounts and combine then slowly drizzle in the oil and combine until smooth.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, then add to yogurt mixture and combine, add the melted cooled chocolate and combine. Divide evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for approximately 30-45 minutes (or until toothpick comes out dry or a few crumbs attached). Let cool completely before frosting.
FOR THE FROSTING
- In a large bowl whip the cream until soft peaks appear, then add the cream cheese, sugar and zest continue to beat until thick.
- Decorate the cake with orange slices or even chopped chocolate or chocolate curls, or if you prefer leave it plain and add a dusting of powdered sugar. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make your own cake flour: Measure out one cup of all purpose flour. Remove two tablespoons of flour and replace with two tablespoons of cornstarch. Sift together.
- I use a dark chocolate chocolate bar with 52% cocoa. If you want an even more richer intense flavor then 70% cocoa content is perfect.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Store in the refrigerator up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
559kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
133mg
(44%)
Sodium
211mg
(9%)
Potassium
429mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
873IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
132mg
(13%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 559 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 559kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 211mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 873IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
45 reviews
Excellent
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