ORANGE AND CHOCOLATE CAKE:
A delicious and fragrant cake that combines the aroma of oranges with the intense flavor of chocolate.
Perfect for any occasion, especially for pampering yourself. A simple and genuine recipe that you will be eager to try.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
a moist chocolate cake scented with orange
- 9 tbsp butter
- 3.5 oz dark chocolate
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 3 tbsp orange juice
- to taste salt (a pinch)
- 2 eggs
- 0.6 cup sugar
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder (for cakes)
Tools
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Bowl 1
- 1 Spatula
Steps
For the batter: Melt the butter and dark chocolate in a saucepan or microwave or using a bain-marie.
Once completely melted, mix together.Then take a large bowl and add the orange marmalade, orange juice, sugar, salt, and eggs.
Mix all the ingredients until you get a smooth and lump-free mixture.Also, add the sifted flour and baking powder to the batter and mix well to incorporate all the ingredients.
For baking: Pour the prepared mixture into a 9-10 inch pan lined with parchment paper or buttered and floured.
Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out dry, and you can remove your cake from the oven.To finish: Once ready, let the ORANGE AND CHOCOLATE CAKE cool before removing it from the mold.
A perfect cake to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. It will win everyone over with a sprinkle of powdered sugar and its moist and soft texture.
Enjoy your snack!
Useful Tips
– Make sure to use good quality orange marmalade for maximum flavor.
– If you prefer a more intense flavor, you can substitute dark chocolate with extra dark chocolate.
– During preparation, make sure to mix the ingredients well to achieve a homogeneous mixture.
Sift the flour and baking powder to avoid lumps in the batter.
– Before baking the cake, check the oven temperature to ensure it is at 350°F.
– During baking, check the cake after 40 minutes to avoid burning. Every oven is different, so the cooking time may vary slightly.
– Let the cake cool completely before removing and slicing to get perfect slices.
– For a more attractive presentation, you can decorate the cake with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or add candied orange peels on top.
– By following these tips, you will achieve a delicious Orange and Chocolate Cake that will surely please all sweet lovers. Enjoy your preparation!
