Who doesn’t love a dessert that evokes memories of afternoons spent in the kitchen, preparing treats for the family? The orange and chocolate bundt cake is just that kind of dessert: a timeless classic, always enchanting with its enveloping taste and refined simplicity.
Return to those happy moments when the smell of freshly baked desserts filled the house and the anticipation of tasting the freshly made cake made everyone’s eyes sparkle. The orange and chocolate bundt cake brings with it all this and much more.
Making this cake is always a joy, a sweet and soft cuddle that I gift to my loved ones and myself.
Imagine opening the oven and being enveloped by a sublime fragrance of fresh orange and rich chocolate. Its soft texture is a caress for the palate, magnificently contrasted by the intense chocolate chips that melt gently in your mouth.
Its inviting shape is enhanced by the luscious chocolate glaze that cascades down: an irresistible sight that leaves you enchanted and eagerly waiting to savor this absolute delight. With every bite, you will feel the warmth and love that only a homemade dessert can convey!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Affordable
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 10
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 462.75 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 70.20 (g) of which sugars 41.93 (g)
- Proteins 8.08 (g)
- Fat 18.61 (g) of which saturated 10.14 (g)of which unsaturated 5.98 (g)
- Fibers 6.74 (g)
- Sodium 33.83 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 108 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Orange and Chocolate Bundt Cake
- 2 oranges
- 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips
- 3 eggs
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 2.5 cups flour
- 5 tbsp butter
- 1 packet baking powder
- 5 oz dark chocolate
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
Preparation of the Orange and Chocolate Bundt Cake
Wash the orange peel thoroughly with water and a little baking soda. Dry well and grate the peel, then extract their juice.
Melt the butter in a saucepan.
Beat the egg yolks with the sugar, then add the orange juice and peel. Mix well and add the flour, gradually, and the melted butter.
Separately, beat the egg whites until stiff and fold them into the mixture, stirring gently.
Then, also add the chocolate chips and sifted baking powder, continuing to mix for a few minutes.
Transfer the mixture into a greased and floured mold. Bake in a preheated oven at 340°F (170°C) for 30-35 minutes.
Once the baking time has passed, remove the cake and let it cool before removing it from the mold.
Chop the dark chocolate.
In a saucepan, heat the water with the powdered sugar, remove from the heat, and add the chocolate. Mix thoroughly to melt it and let it cool slightly before covering the cake.
Suggestions for the Orange and Chocolate Bundt Cake
-You can also make the glaze with milk or white chocolate.
-For a richer glaze, add 2 tsp of rum
-Decorate this delicious orange bundt cake with orange slices and peel.
Storage
The orange and chocolate bundt cake keeps for 4-5 days, preferably covered or under a glass dome or in a suitable container.
