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Orange cake covered with chocolate glaze on a round plate. Fresh oranges and chocolate chips are lying around.

Chocolate orange cake

Made with orange zest, orange juice, and a thick layer of dark chocolate glaze, this easy chocolate orange cake is a soft and flavorful dessert you can make at home in no time. If you like the orange and chocolate combo, this cake recipe is a must-try!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 290kcal
Author: Anna

Equipment

  • Digital kitchen scale
  • 8" (20cm) springform pan
  • Hand mixer or a metal whisk
  • 2 Mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 130 g granulated white sugar
  • 70 ml vegetable oil
  • 200 ml whole milk at room temperature
  • Zest of one orange
  • 20 ml fresh orange juice
  • 100 g semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil or any odorless vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 340F (170C). Line the bottom and the sides of an 8” (20cm) springform pan with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, add the egg, vanilla extract, and sugar. Whisk until pale yellow and well combined.
  • Add the oil, milk, orange juice, and orange zest and mix to combine.
  • Add the dry ingredients and mix just until no dry ingredients remain, and the batter has a homogeneous consistency.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it to cool further.
  • Melt the chocolate and add the oil. Mix well to combine.
  • Pour the chocolate on top of the completely cooled cake. Refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve.

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Notes

Store the cake at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Freeze unglazed cake for up to 2 months

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Chocolate orange cake
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
290
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
19
mg
6
%
Sodium
 
333
mg
14
%
Potassium
 
126
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
39
g
13
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
18
g
20
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
66
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
85
mg
9
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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