Orange Party Cake With Chocolate Coating Recipe

Name: Orange Party Cake With Chocolate Coating
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup margarine, softened; 1 1/4 cups white sugar; 2 eggs; 6 tablespoons grated orange zest; 3/4 cup fresh orange juice; 1/2 cup milk; 2 cups cake flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon orange food coloring; 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin; 2 tablespoons cold water; 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/3 cup orange juice; 4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate; 1 1/2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 1/4 cups white sugar
2 eggs
6 tablespoons grated orange zest
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup milk
2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon orange food coloring
1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons cold water
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
1 1/2 tablespoons butter

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and line with buttered wax paper two 8 inch round pans.
2
Cream together margarine and 1 1/4 cup white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and orange rind until thoroughly combined. Stir in 1/2 cup orange juice and milk. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda; stir into creamed mixture, and beat with an electric mixer at medium speed for 2 minutes. Blend in orange food coloring. Pour batter into prepared pans.
3
Bake for 25 minutes. Cool 10 minutes, and then remove layers from pans. Peel off wax paper, and cool completely on wire racks. Split each layer of cake, making 4 thin layers. Sprinkle layers with 1/4 cup orange juice.
4
Sprinkle gelatin on the cold water in a small cup; let stand 5 minutes. Place cup in boiling water bath, and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat, and set aside for a minute. Whip cream with confectioners' sugar until just starting to thicken. Continue beating while you add the orange juice. Slowly pour in gelatin, and combine thoroughly. Beat until stiff. Fill layers with orange flavored whipped cream.
5
In a double boiler, combine squares of chocolate and butter or margarine; stir until melted. Let cool until chocolate thickens somewhat. Pour chocolate on top of cake, letting it drizzle down the sides. Refrigerate cake for 24 hours. Let cake sit at room temperature at least 1 hour before serving.

1685

kcal

Calories

Fat

210

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 1/2 cup margarine, softened, 1 1/4 cups white sugar, 2 eggs, 6 tablespoons grated orange zest, and more.

Yes, Orange Party Cake With Chocolate Coating 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.

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Orange Party Cake With Chocolate Coating

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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