Chocolate Orange Cake A Citrusy Chocolate Delight! 🍰
A rich, moist chocolate cake infused with vibrant orange flavor, layered with luscious marmalade and whipped cream, and topped with a silky ganache. The ultimate indulgence for chocolate and citrus lovers!
📋 Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup cocoa powder
1 ½ cups sugar
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup fresh orange juice
½ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp orange zest
For the Filling:
1 cup orange marmalade
½ cup whipped cream
For the Ganache:
1 cup dark chocolate, melted
½ cup heavy cream
👩🍳 Instructions:
Preheat & Prep: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Prepare the Batter: In a separate bowl, mix eggs, oil, orange juice, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Stir into dry ingredients until smooth.
Bake to Perfection: Divide batter evenly between the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely.
Assemble the Cake: Spread a layer of orange marmalade and whipped cream between the cooled cake layers.
Make the Ganache: Heat heavy cream until warm (but not boiling), then pour over melted dark chocolate. Stir until smooth and glossy.
Glaze & Decorate: Pour the ganache over the cake, letting it drip down the sides. Garnish with fresh orange slices for an elegant touch.
🍰 Slice, serve, and enjoy the perfect blend of rich chocolate and bright citrus flavors