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Moist Chocolate Orange Cake

Moist Chocolate Orange Cake
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Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with the Moist Chocolate Orange Cake. This scrumptious dessert features a perfect balance of rich chocolate and refreshing orange, making it an excellent choice for any occasion, from birthdays to cozy evenings at home. The one-bowl preparation method simplifies baking while ensuring minimal cleanup. Topped with a decadent chocolate orange buttercream frosting, every slice offers a burst of flavor that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Whether served with fresh berries or drizzled with chocolate ganache, this cake is sure to be a showstopper!

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 cup hot coffee
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 340 g butter (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 100 g semisweet chocolate (melted and cooled)
  • 1 tsp orange zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, vegetable oil, orange juice, hot coffee, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Allow cakes to cool before preparing the frosting by beating butter until fluffy, then adding powdered sugar, cocoa powder, melted chocolate, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
  6. Frost cooled cakes as desired once they have completely cooled.

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