Description
A decadent chocolate orange layer cake topped with rich ganache, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, vanilla, orange zest, and orange juice. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it just begins to simmer.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate, spread ganache on top, and place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides with remaining ganache.
- Decorate with orange slices if desired and serve.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- For a stronger orange flavor, add more zest or a splash of orange extract.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Chocolate Orange Layer Cake, Ganache, Dessert, Celebration Cake