The Orange and Chocolate Cake with Jam Glaze is a dessert that encapsulates all the freshness of orange and the indulgence of chocolate in one creation. Perfect for lovers of contrasting flavors, this cake is soft, rich in aromas, and enhanced by a glaze that gives it an extra touch of sophistication. The perfect combination of freshness and indulgence. Once tried, you will find it hard to resist, especially when you see how easy it is to prepare!
The Orange and Chocolate Cake with Jam Glaze is perfect for various occasions, for a special snack, or for a dessert that will amaze your guests.
Depending on the equipment you have available, you can choose two ways to bake it: traditional oven baking or air fryer baking for an even quicker version without sacrificing taste, I chose the air fryer. The preparation doesn’t change, and in both cases, it will be the jam glaze that makes the difference, adding shine and creating a symphony of flavors. For a final touch and to savor it at its best, decorate it with slices of fresh orange… each bite is an explosion of flavors.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 10/12
- Cooking methods: Bain-Marie, Air Frying, Electric Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients
Ingredients for a 9/10-inch pan
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp sunflower oil (or corn oil)
- 3 eggs (medium)
- 3 1/2 oz 50% dark chocolate
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 blonde orange (medium)
- A few drops orange flavoring
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 tbsp orange marmalade (I use compote)
- 2 tbsp water
Tools
Suggested Tools
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Small Pot
- 3 Bowls
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Springform Pan 9/10 inches
- 1 Electric Whisk
- 1 Lemon Zester
- 1 Juicer
- 1 Small Pot
- 1 Hand Whisk
- 1 Spoon
Steps
How to make the Orange and Chocolate Cake with Jam Glaze
Melt the chocolate in a bain-marie: put some water in the pot, insert a bowl with the broken chocolate in it (I used chips). Use a large bowl so that the water does not come into contact with the bottom of the bowl. The chocolate should melt slowly with heat. Stir often
Once melted, remove the bowl from the heat, add the butter, and mix well with a spatula. Set aside and let it cool before adding it to the batter
While the chocolate is cooling, beat the eggs with sugar, grated orange zest, and a pinch of salt. You need to get a light and frothy mixture
Add the oil gradually and keep beating the mixture
Pour a few drops of orange flavoring, 4/5 are sufficient, but you can vary according to your taste and the intensity you want to achieve. Stir again
Now you can add the melted chocolate, which is now cool
Mix with the whisk for a few minutes
Now incorporate the sifted flour and cocoa. Use the whisk to mix until you get a smooth batter
Finally, add the sifted baking powder and gently mix with a spatula
Pour the batter into a 9/10-inch springform pan (I used a 10-inch one), greased and floured. Level the surface and preheat the air fryer at 320°F for 2/3 minutes on bake or air fry setting
Insert the pan and start cooking still at 320°F for 25/30 minutes. Do the toothpick test only after 20 minutes have passed
Once cooking is finished, leave the cake inside with the door slightly open for 5 minutes
Remove the cake from the air fryer and let it cool completely before removing it from the pan
Prepare the glaze by bringing the marmalade and water to a boil, making sure to stir with a whisk. It will only take a few minutes. Let it cool slightly before using
Evenly spread the glaze over the entire surface of the cake, including the edges, with a brush
You can decorate it with fresh orange slices for a scenic effect
This orange and chocolate cake with jam glaze is a little everyday luxury: soft, fragrant, and with a glossy finish that makes it irresistible, ready to win hearts and palates!.
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Baking the Orange and Chocolate Cake with Jam Glaze in the Oven
Preheat and bake at 350°F for 30/35 minutes, always doing the toothpick test. Do not open the oven before 20 minutes have passed. Leave the cake for 5 minutes with the door slightly open before taking it out
Storing the Orange and Chocolate Cake with Jam Glaze
The cake keeps well for 3/4 days under a glass dome or on a plate covered with plastic wrap.
Tips and Variations
You can choose the type of chocolate you prefer, dark for a more intense flavor or milk for a sweeter cake.
For an extra touch, add chopped hazelnuts or almonds to the batter or white chocolate chips.
You can substitute the oil part with butter, in this case, you will add a total of 8 1/2 tbsp butter to the melted chocolate.
If you want a completely butter-free version, replace it with 1/2 cup sunflower oil to be added to the egg and sugar mixture.
If you don’t have compote marmalade to achieve the same intense flavor, I recommend replacing it with a bitter orange marmalade that goes great with dark chocolate. Compared to marmalade, compote contains less sugar and a higher percentage of fruit, but if you have homemade orange marmalade, it will give a more authentic flavor. Orange marmalade is a classic choice, but you can try with apricot or berry marmalade for a more personal touch.
As an alternative to the glaze, you can decorate the cake with an orange and sugar syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar.
