Chocolate Orange Layer Cake with Ganache
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking a Chocolate Orange Layer Cake with Ganache, a show-stopping dessert that perfectly balances rich chocolate and zesty orange flavors. This cake is ideal for any celebration, whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or just a treat to brighten your day. With its moist layers and luxurious ganache topping, this cake not only tastes incredible but also makes for an impressive presentation. The bright orange filling adds a refreshing twist that will surely impress your guests. Dive into this simple yet elegant recipe to create a memorable dessert!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 10–12 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water)
- 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh orange slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; mix until smooth. Gradually stir in hot coffee.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For the orange filling, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks in a saucepan. Slowly add orange juice and cook until thickened. Stir in zest and butter; cool completely.
- For ganache, heat cream until steaming; pour over chopped chocolate and let sit before stirring until smooth.
- Assemble by layering cake with orange filling between each layer and top with ganache.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg