The orange cake with chocolate and cinnamon is a delicious alternative dessert for holidays, for those who don’t love the classic panettone and pandoro, this very fragrant cake is perfect to present on our tables during the holidays or for other important occasions.
A scenic cake with truly unique flavors and aromas, the citrus note of oranges pairs well with the aromatic dark chocolate and the spicy touch of cinnamon.
This cake is perfect because it encapsulates the flavors and aromas of typical Christmas holidays of this period, a simple homemade dessert with an inviting appearance to surprise your guests.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas
Ingredients for the Orange Cake with Chocolate and Cinnamon
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 Large eggs
- 6 tbsps Granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup Sweet plain yogurt
- 1/3 cup Sunflower oil
- 1 package Baking powder
- 1 Grated orange zest
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1.75 oz Dark chocolate
- 5.5 oz Dark chocolate
- 1 Orange
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 2 tsps Orange juice
- as needed Sugar flowers
- 1 Red ribbon
Tools
- 1 Food processor
- 1 small saucepan
- 1 cake pan
- 1 tray
Cake Preparation
The cake can be prepared with a food processor or by hand in a bowl using a whisk.
Pour the sugar into the food processor, or into a bowl to mix by hand, add the eggs and grated orange peel, and start mixing, set to speed 4, add the oil and yogurt, mix again, then blend in the flour and finally the baking powder, until you get a smooth and homogeneous cream.Pour half the batter into a small, buttered, and floured pan, add the 1.75 oz of broken dark chocolate, then cover with the remaining batter.
BAKING
Put the cake in the oven and bake at 350°F for about 25 minutes, adjust the time based on your oven’s power.In the meantime, take strips of untreated orange peels, soften them for two minutes in the microwave or a small saucepan along with 1 tbsp of sugar and the orange juice.
Remove the cake from the oven, let it cool a bit, then take it out of the pan.
Melt the grated dark chocolate in a bowl in the microwave or in a small saucepan using a bain-marie method, over low heat, stirring continuously. Once the chocolate melts, remove from heat and continue stirring.
Dip the orange peel strips halfway into the chocolate and place them in the fridge to cool.DECORATION
Place the cake on the serving plate, pour the dark chocolate over it, and spread it well with the back of a spoon.
Decorate the cake with orange strips, sugar flowers, sprinkles, and whatever you like best.
Allow the chocolate to set, then wrap a nice red ribbon around it.
The orange, chocolate, and cinnamon cake is ready to be served.
STORAGE, TIPS, AND VARIATIONS
The orange cake with chocolate and cinnamon can also be simply prepared without the chocolate glaze and decorations, to enjoy even daily for breakfast or snack.
It remains very soft even the next day and should be stored in a cool place.
Can I use white chocolate instead of dark?
Yes, you can certainly replace it with white chocolate.
Can I decorate the cake with currants or other fruits
Sure, red is very festive, currants or raspberries work well.
Here’s an example with white chocolate and currants.
Christmas Ring Cake with Chocolate and Red Currants
