Orange-Chocolate Chip Snack Cake

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4.7

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Additional Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Servings

    8 to 12 servings

  • Calories

    368 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Orange-Chocolate Chip Snack Cake

This Orange-Chocolate Chip Cake is a wonderfully moist buttermilk cake spiked with tons of orange flavor and loads of mini chocolate chips.

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Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup cake flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ¾ teaspoon pure orange extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • ¾ cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour

For the Orange Syrup:

  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

To Finish:

  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
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Instructions

  1. Make the Cake: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan, line the bottom with parchment paper, then grease the parchment, dust the inside with flour and tap out any excess.
  2. In a small bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder; set aside.
  3. In a measuring cup, whisk together the orange juice and buttermilk; set aside.
  4. Using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg and egg yolk and beat well, then add the orange extract, vanilla extract and orange zest and beat until incorporated. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl, and mix again for 15 seconds. Add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
  5. In a small bowl, toss together the chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon of flour until evenly coated. Fold the chocolate chips into the batter, then transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Bake, rotating the pan halfway through, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out completely clean with no crumbs attached, 32 to 37 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and cool for 15 minutes.
  6. For the Orange Syrup: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over very low heat, whisk together the orange juice and sugar until combined. Once the sugar has dissolved, increase the heat to medium-low and simmer until the syrup is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  7. Turn the cake out of the pan onto a wire rack, remove the parchment paper, and flip the cake right side up. Using a toothpick or wooden skewer, poke holes evenly all over the cake. Brush the cake with the orange syrup and allow it to sink in and set, about 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Dust with powdered sugar immediately before serving. The cake will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition Information

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Calories 368kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 223mg (9%) Potassium 116mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 39g (78%) Vitamin A 420IU (8%) Vitamin C 9.1mg (10%) Calcium 72mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8to 12 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 368 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 368kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 223mg 9%
Potassium 116mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 39g 78%
Vitamin A 420IU 8%
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10%
Calcium 72mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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