Servings: 8 people
Calories: 300kcal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- 6-inch round cake pan
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 cup dark chocolate ganache
- 1/2 cup orange curd
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
- q.s. candied orange slices for decoration
- q.s. dark chocolate curls for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 6-inch cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the wet ingredients: vegetable oil, eggs, orange juice, and zest until combined and frothy.
- Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, then check doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool the cake completely before slicing it horizontally into two layers.
- Spread a layer of orange curd followed by whipped cream between the two cake halves.
- Cover the entire cake with dark chocolate ganache and decorate with candied orange slices and chocolate curls.
Notes
This cake is best when made a day ahead as the flavors meld beautifully overnight.
Feel free to substitute ingredients like vegetable oil for melted butter or coconut oil, and use gluten-free flour if needed.
Storage: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
For extra moisture, brush simple syrup with orange zest on each cake layer before adding the filling.
Enjoy it chilled for the best texture!
Feel free to substitute ingredients like vegetable oil for melted butter or coconut oil, and use gluten-free flour if needed.
Storage: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
For extra moisture, brush simple syrup with orange zest on each cake layer before adding the filling.
Enjoy it chilled for the best texture!
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 10mg
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