Chocolate and Orange Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate and Orange Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 12 ounces butter; 3 12 ounces sugar; 1 egg, beaten; 6 ounces self raising flour; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 6 ounces milk; 10 ounces heavy whipping cream; 2 teaspoons orange liqueur; 1 orange, grated zest and segments

Servings: persons

3 12 ounces butter
3 12 ounces sugar
1 egg, beaten
6 ounces self raising flour
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
6 ounces milk
10 ounces heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons orange liqueur
1 orange, grated zest and segments

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["Pre-heat oven to 350F.", "Lightly grease two 6"" cake tins.", "Melt the butter and sugar in a saucepan over a low heat.", "Leave to cool for 2 minutes.", "Add the egg and beat well.", "Fold in the flour and cocoa powder.", "Mix the baking soda and the milk, and add slowly to the mixture.", "Pour into the prepared cake tins and bake for 25 minutes, until cooked and risen.", "Leave in the tins for 2 minutes, then turn out and leave to cool on a wire rack.", "Whip the cream stiffly.", "Fold in the liqueur and most of the orange zest.", "Use to sandwich the cakes together, reserving a little for the top.", "Decorate with the remaining cream mixture, orange zest and the segments."]

1319

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 12 ounces butter, 3 12 ounces sugar, 1 egg, beaten, 6 ounces self raising flour, and more.

Yes, Chocolate and Orange Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate and Orange Cake

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