Chocolate Orange Cake
This rich and moist Chocolate Orange Cake combines the irresistible flavors of chocolate and orange, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour Sifted
- 1.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups Dutch cocoa powder Quality cocoa for best flavor
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs Room temperature
- 1 cup fresh orange juice Freshly squeezed
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons orange zest From fresh oranges
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla for best flavor
Batter Enhancer
- 1 cup boiling water Thins the batter
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup room-temperature butter For frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 0.5 cups cocoa powder For frosting
- 1 cup orange juice For frosting
- 2 teaspoons orange zest For frosting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, Dutch cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Mixing
- Add the eggs, fresh orange juice, vegetable oil, orange zest, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for two minutes until smooth.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until well blended.
Baking
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and spread gently with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Once baked, cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting
- Beat together room-temperature butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, orange juice, and remaining orange zest until smooth for the frosting.
- Once the cake layers are completely cooled, frost the top of one layer and stack the second on top, frosting the top and sides.
Notes
Garnish with orange zest or a dusting of cocoa. Pair with whipped cream or ice cream for added indulgence.