Chocolate Orange Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Orange Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups self-rising flour; 1/2 cup cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup granulated sugar; 10 ounces mandarin oranges in juice, drained, halved, juice reserved; 7 tablespoons canola oil; icing; 3 1/2 tablespoons margarine; 3 1/2 ounces dark chocolate melted; 1 tablespoon powdered sugar; cocoa powder; chocolate curls

Servings: persons

2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup granulated sugar
10 ounces mandarin oranges in juice, drained, halved, juice reserved
7 tablespoons canola oil
icing
3 1/2 tablespoons margarine
3 1/2 ounces dark chocolate melted
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
cocoa powder
chocolate curls

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0F. Grease a 2 lb loaf pan.
2
Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and sugar. Combine reserved mandarin orange juice with enough water to equal 1 cup then add to dry ingredients along with oil. Whisk until smooth. Pour 3/4 into prepared pan then arrange mandarin oranges over top. Cover with remaining batter. Bake for 50-60 mins, until firm to the touch. Let cool in pan.
3
Meanwhile, for the icing, whisk margarine and chocolate together until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar and beat until combined. Spread over top of cake. Decorate with chocolate curls and sift cocoa powder over top.

854

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups self-rising flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Chocolate 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 Orange Cake

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