Description
Chocolate Orange Layer Cake is a delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with zesty orange frosting, creating an unforgettable taste experience. Perfect for any occasion, this cake will impress your guests and evoke fond memories with every bite. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s the ideal centerpiece for celebrations or simply a sweet treat to brighten your day.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- Zest of 1 orange (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and orange zest.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with milk until just mixed.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with orange-infused buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (112g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 54g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. For variations, try substituting lemon zest for orange or adding espresso to the batter.