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 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice, plus 2 tablespoons finely grated zest; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice, plus 2 tablespoons finely grated zest
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice

1
Special equipment: a Bundt pan
2
For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix together the softened butter and 1 tablespoon of the cocoa to make a thick paste.
3
Use this paste to paint the inside of the Bundt pan.
4
Set aside.
5
In an electric mixer, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and remaining 1/2 cup cocoa and mix until blended.
6
Add the orange juice, mayonnaise, vinegar and vanilla and mix until just combined, 1 to 2 minutes.
7
Fold in the orange zest.
8
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean, 45 minutes.
9
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, and then turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
10
For the chocolate glaze: Mix the confectioners' sugar and cocoa together.
11
Whisk in the orange juice, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a good consistency to drizzle.
12
Drizzle the glaze over the cake.

1277

kcal

Calories

Fat

221

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups 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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