Easy Chocolate Orange Cake Recipe

I had so many Terry's chocolate orange slices that I thought they would be perfect for making a chocolate orange cake for dessert.

So, I made this easy chocolate orange cake! It's a 2 layer sponge cake coated with rich chocolate buttercream, and then I topped it with Terry's chocolate orange slices!

Chocolate Orange Cake

I am a big fan of this cake. It tastes and looks FANTASTIC! Let's talk about the taste and texture of this cake.

The texture is moist, thanks to the fudgy chocolate buttercream and orange flavoring throughout! With just a hint of orange flavor, without being overpowering, this chocolate cake really does has a wonderfully fresh and delicious flavor!

Each bite from this sweet delight is filled with zesty chocolate buttercream. I am so proud of how this cake turned out!

Sponge Cake

I like to bake the cake in 2 different pans instead of one and then split it. I find that it is much better for me and takes less baking time. I also find that using good quality cocoa powder is so important for a better taste!

I also flavored the cake with an orange extract, which is optional, by the way. However, it just added that lovely orange flavour that I LOVE so much!

Buttercream

I made a simple yet thick and delicious buttercream to cover the cake. To be honest, buttercream isn't my favourite for decorating cakes because I use a lot of butter in making it, which isn't ideal for me.

So, what I realized after making lots and lots of chocolate cakes is decorating with cream cheese or whipped cream is lighter. So, it's up to you, but regarding the taste of the buttercream that I made, it is PHENOMENAL!

You'll Need

For the Chocolate Cake

Plain Flour (all purpose flour): Make certain that your flour is measured correctly! Spoon the mixture into the cup, measure and level with a knife.

Baking Powder. It will help the flour to make your batter rise and create a light texture for the cake.

Caster Sugar. I like to use caster sugar, as it easily dissolves in the mixture.

Milk Chocolate. Milk chocolate provides a sweet and chocolatey flavor to your cake but you may use dark chocolate if you want.

Cocoa Powder. It is the key to making this recipe taste like an actual chocolate cake since it gives a strong chocolate taste. I recommend using a good quality cocoa powder for best results.

Buttermilk. Baking this recipe requires the use of buttermilk to be successful. It aids in the creation of this cake that is light and soft.

Eggs. I used 4 large eggs.

Orange Extract. It adds just the right amount of citrus flavor to each bite of this cake.

For the Chocolate Orange Buttercream: I used butter, Icing sugar and milk chocolate, cocoa powder and orange extract.

For Topping: I used Terry's Chocolate Orange Slices; what is a better topping for your cake other than sweet and citrusy chocolate orange slices too?

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How To Make Chocolate Orange Cake?

Before starting, preheat oven to 180°C/ 356°F and line two 20cm cake tins with baking parchment.

One (Make the Cake): Microwave the chocolate for 20 seconds or until fully melted, then set aside to cool.

Two: In a mixing bowl, mix butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in eggs, orange extract, chocolate milk and buttermilk.

Three: Add flour, baking powder and cocoa powder, mix until well combined.

Tip: Don't overwork the batter! Just make sure that all of the ingredients are properly mixed.

Four: Stir in the melted chocolate.

Five: Divide the cake mixture between the two cake tins.

Six: Bake for 25-30 minutes, then remove them from the oven and let them cool on a cooling rack.

Seven (Make Chocolate Orange Buttercream): Microwave the chocolate for 20 seconds until melt and set it aside to cool completely.

Eight: Whisk together the butter, icing sugar and cocoa powder.

Nine: Whisk in orange extract and melted chocolate, then whisk until combined. The buttercream should have a spreadable consistency.

Ten (Build the cake): Place the first layer of the chocolate orange sponge onto a serving plate.

Eleven: Spread about ⅓ of the chocolate orange buttercream evenly on top of the sponge

Twelve: Add the second layer of the cake and spread ⅓ of the buttercream on top and sides of the cake.

Thirteen: Place the remaining buttercream into a piping bag with a star tip. Pipe swirls around the edge of the cake. Finally, place a slice of Chocolate Orange on top of each swirl.

Easy Chocolate Cake Recipes

For more chocolate cake recipes, check

• 3-Ingredient Chocolate Cake
• Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake With Ganache
• Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Cake

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