Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Spatula
- Baking pan (round or square)
- Toothpick or cake tester
Ingredients
- 1 cup common flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- pinch salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 orange zest
- 1 orange juice
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add oil, vanilla extract, orange zest, and juice. Stir in buttermilk until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mix to the wet mix, stirring gently. Fold in chocolate chips last.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For an extra burst of orange flavor, brush the cooled cake with a simple syrup made from sugar and orange juice. Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze slices for up to 2 months. Always label your frozen goodies to keep track of freshness! Enjoy this cake warm with vanilla ice cream or serve it plain with coffee for a cozy treat. Don't forget to zest before juicing for maximum flavor!
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 8mg
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