Chocolate Orange Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Orange Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 None eggs, separated; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 cups flour; 1 tbsp baking powder; ½ tbsp (1 1/2 sticks) butter, melted and cooled; 1 None orange, peel grated and orange juiced; None None FOR THE ORANGE SYRUP; 3/4 cup orange juice; 2 tbsp rum or brandy (optional); 2 tbsp sugar; None None FOR THE CHOCOLATE TOPPING; 7 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped; 1 tbsp strong black coffee; 1/4 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

6 None eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tbsp (1 1/2 sticks) butter, melted and cooled
1 None orange, peel grated and orange juiced
None None FOR THE ORANGE SYRUP
3/4 cup orange juice
2 tbsp rum or brandy (optional)
2 tbsp sugar
None None FOR THE CHOCOLATE TOPPING
7 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1 tbsp strong black coffee
1/4 cup sour cream

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Lightly grease and line bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
2
Beat egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl with an electric beater until pale and thick. Sift flour and baking powder into medium bowl. Fold into batter along with melted butter and orange peel and juice.
3
Beat egg whites in a medium bowl with electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold into batter. Pour into prepared pan.
4
Bake for 50 mins until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 mins. Remove from pan; cool 5 mins on wire rack.
5
Meanwhile, for the syrup, place orange juice, rum or brandy and sugar in a bowl. Stir briskly to dissolve sugar. Return cake to clean pan. Spoon syrup over warm cake. Let stand to cool completely. Transfer to a serving plate.
6
For the chocolate topping, place chocolate and coffee in a heatproof bowl. Place over a pan of simmering water on low heat. Stir continuously until chocolate melts. Remove from heat and whisk in sour cream, until smooth and glossy. Cool for 5 mins before spreading over cake.

1101

kcal

Calories

Fat

170

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 None eggs, separated, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 cups flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 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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