Dark Chocolate Orange Cake With Chia Seeds Recipe

Name: Dark Chocolate Orange Cake With Chia Seeds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 5/8 tablespoons dark chocolate; 4 2/3 tablespoons cocoa powder; 2 1/4 tablespoons chia seeds; 3 medium eggs; 2 cups plain flour; 1 1/2 tea Spoon Baking Powder; 3 oranges; 2 1/16 cups caster sugar; 1 cup sunflower oil; 3 apricot jam Table spoons; 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate; 1 3/16 cups double cream

Servings: persons

7 5/8 tablespoons dark chocolate
4 2/3 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 1/4 tablespoons chia seeds
3 medium eggs
2 cups plain flour
1 1/2 tea Spoon Baking Powder
3 oranges
2 1/16 cups caster sugar
1 cup sunflower oil
3 apricot jam Table spoons
1 1/2 cups dark chocolate
1 3/16 cups double cream

1
Melt the chocolate in a bain-marie and let it cool down.
2
Juice 2 oranges (keep the 3rd one for decoration) and keep the juice for later.
3
In a large bowl whisk the eggs with caster sugar and oil (use a mixer) until pale and fluffy. Pour in the cooled melted chocolate, a bit of orange juice and mix.
4
Sift in plain flour mixed with baking powder and cocoa powder. Using a spatula or a wooden spoon, mix until the ingredients are combined. Add orange flavoring (optional), chia seeds and the rest of the orange juice. Mix.
5
Bake at 180 0C for 35 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.
6
Prepare the chocolate ganache by bringing the double cream to the boil. Place the chocolate (broken into small pieces) in a heat-proof bowl and pour over the hot cream. Let it sit for about 2 minutes. Then mix vigorously until smooth. Let it sit for about an hour to get a nice thicker texture.
7
Once the cake is completely cooled, cut of the uneven or cracked top (keep the cut offs for future baking projects - store in the freezer). Now cut the cake in half. Transfer the bottom part onto a serving plate or a cake stand. Cover with a very thin layer of apricot jam. Now spread a thin layer of ganache (about 0.5 cm thin) over the jam. Cover with the other half of your cake and ganache the whole cake. Place it in a fridge to set (overnight is best).
8
Just before serving, decorate the cake with fresh orange slices.

2096

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

275

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: 7 5/8 tablespoons dark chocolate, 4 2/3 tablespoons cocoa powder, 2 1/4 tablespoons chia seeds, 3 medium eggs, and more.

Yes, Dark Chocolate Orange Cake With Chia Seeds 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.

Dark Chocolate Orange Cake With Chia Seeds

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