Orange Chocolate Ganache Cake Recipe

Name: Orange Chocolate Ganache Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup oil; 2 extra large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup brewed coffee; 6 ounces semisweet chocolate; 1 cup butter; 1 egg yolk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder; 3 tablespoons candied orange peel

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup oil
2 extra large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup brewed coffee
6 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 cup butter
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
3 tablespoons candied orange peel

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["Bake the Cake: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. You will need two 8"" round cake pans, line w/ parchment paper at the bottom, greased and coated w/ very fine bread crumbs.", "Into a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt.", "Make a wide well in the middle of the dry ingredients. Add in the following order, without mixing, the buttermilk, oil, eggs and vanilla. With a large wire whisk, beat until smooth. Mix in coffee. Set aside.", "Gently pour the batter into the pans. Bake for 30 minutes at 325 degrees F, or until the top springs back when lightly pressed with a fingertip. Cool completely.", "For the frosting: Chop the chocolate and melt with a double boiler. Cool to room temperature.", "Beat the butter until light yellow and fluffy. Add egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually add the sugar. Dissolve the coffee in 2 t hot water. Add the chocolate and coffee to the butter mixture until blended. Do not whip! Spread immediately on cooled cake. Top with candied orange."]

2192

kcal

Calories

145

Fat

216

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups sugar, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Orange Chocolate Ganache 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.

Orange Chocolate Ganache Cake

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