Chocolate-Orange Cream Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Orange Cream Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cocoa; 1/2 cup boiling water; 2/3 cup shortening; 1 3/4 cups sugar; 4 large eggs; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1 teaspoon orange extract; Garnishes: orange slices, chocolate and orange curls

Servings: persons

1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup boiling water
2/3 cup shortening
1 3/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon orange extract
Garnishes: orange slices, chocolate and orange curls

1
Stir together cocoa and 1/2 cup boiling water in a small bowl. Set aside.
2
Beat shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition.
3
Combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Add flour mixture to shortening mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed after each addition until blended. Stir in cocoa mixture and orange extract. Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 8-inch round cakepans.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans on wire racks 5 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
5
Spread Cream Filling between layers to within 1/2 inch of edge. Spread Orange Frosting on top and sides of cake. Garnish with orange slices and chocolate and orange curls, if desired.

1101

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup boiling water, 2/3 cup shortening, 1 3/4 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Orange Cream 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 Cream Cake

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