Description
Indulge in this delightful Chocolate Orange Layer Cake, where rich chocolate meets refreshing citrus for a dessert experience that’s simply unforgettable.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup softened butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat granulated sugar and eggs until fluffy. Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- While cakes cool, beat softened butter and cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and orange juice; mix until smooth.
- Once cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread frosting on top. Add the second layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For an alternative flavor twist, substitute lemon zest for orange zest or dark chocolate for a richer taste. - You can add crushed nuts between layers for added texture.