Delight in the unique and tantalizing flavors of this Citrusy Chocolate Orange Cake, a delightful blend of rich chocolate and zesty orange. This cake offers a moist and fluffy texture, achieved with a combination of fresh orange juice and zest, along with classic cake ingredients. The chocolate sauce, infused with more orange zest, adds a decadent and luxurious touch to the cake. It's a perfect balance of citrus brightness and deep chocolate notes.
Perfect Occasion: This cake is ideal for celebrations, special occasions, or as a sophisticated dessert for a dinner party. Its vibrant flavor profile also makes it a great choice for afternoon tea or as a special weekend treat.
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- 200 ml sugar
- 200 ml milk
- 200 ml oil
- 500 ml flour
- 10 g baking powder
- Vanilla extract
- Juice of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 orange
For the Chocolate Sauce:
- 200 ml double cream
- 200 ml chocolate chips
- Orange zest
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven. Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, beat together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the milk and oil.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder, and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, orange juice, and orange zest.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean.
- For the chocolate sauce, heat the double cream until just simmering, then remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate chips and orange zest until smooth.
- Once the cake is cooled, pour the chocolate sauce over the top.
Enjoy your Citrusy Chocolate Orange Cake, a delightful treat that perfectly combines the richness of chocolate with the freshness of orange!