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    Easy Chocolate Orange Cake Recipe

    Published: Aug 31, 2023 by Radwa ·

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    This chocolate orange cake has a rich, moist texture and a lovely, zesty orange flavour. It is perfect with afternoon tea or as a dessert for special occasions.

    Chocolate orange cake topped with Terry's chocolate orange slices.

    Chocolate Orange Cake

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

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

    I am a big fan of this cake. It tastes and looks FANTASTIC!

    I made a simple yet thick and delicious buttercream to cover the cake. To be honest, buttercream isn't my favorite 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, that's what I used. I am so proud of how this cake turned out!

    Chocolate orange cake slices in serving plates.

    You'll Need

    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?

    “See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.”

    How To Make Chocolate Orange Cake?

    Before starting, preheat oven to 180°C/ 350°F and line 2x 20cm cake tins with baking parchment.

    Microwave the chocolate until fully melted. Mix butter and sugar until fluffy.

    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.

    Mix in eggs, orange extract and milk. Then Add flour, baking powder and cocoa powder.

    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.

    Divide the cake mixture between the two cake tins.

    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.

    Cut a cake slice with the fork to eat.

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    Chocolate Orange Cake.
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    Chocolate Orange Cake

    This chocolate orange cake has a rich, moist texture and a lovely, zesty orange flavor. It is perfect with afternoon tea or as a dessert for special occasions.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American, British
    Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes minutes
    Servings 16 servings
    Calories 533kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Springform
    • Kitchen knife
    • Mixing bowl
    • Electric hand mixer

    Ingredients

    For the cake

    • 200 g plain flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 230 g caster sugar
    • 100 ml chocolate milk
    • 100 g milk chocolate chips
    • 40 g cocoa powder
    • 180 g butter , soft at room temperature
    • ½ cup buttermilk
    • 4 large eggs
    • 1 ½ teaspoon orange extract

    For the chocolate buttercream

    • 250 g butter , soft at room temperature
    • 250 g icing sugar
    • 40 g cocoa powder
    • 150 g milk chocolate chips
    • ½ teaspoon orange extract

    Topping

    • 12 slices Terry's chocolate orange

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 180°C/ 350°F and line 2x 20cm cake tins with baking parchment.
    • Microwave the chocolate for 20 seconds or until fully melted, then set aside to cool.
      100 g milk chocolate chips
    • In a mixing bowl, mix butter and sugar until fluffy.
      230 g caster sugar, 180 g butter
    • Mix in eggs, orange extract, chocolate milk and buttermilk.
      ½ cup buttermilk, 4 large eggs, 1 ½ teaspoon orange extract, 100 ml chocolate milk
    • Add flour, baking powder and cocoa powder, mix until well combined.
      200 g plain flour, 40 g cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • Stir in the melted chocolate.
    • Divide the cake mixture between the two cake tins.
    • Bake for 30-35 minutes, then remove them from the oven and let them cool.

    Make The Buttercream

    • Microwave the chocolate for 20 seconds until melt and set it aside to cool completely.
      150 g milk chocolate chips
    • Whisk together the butter, icing sugar and cocoa powder.
      250 g butter, 250 g icing sugar, 40 g cocoa powder
    • Whisk in orange extract and melted chocolate, then whisk until combined.
      ½ teaspoon orange extract
    • The buttercream should have a spreadable consistency.

    Build the cake

    • Place the first layer of the cake onto a serving plate.
    • Spread about ⅓ of the buttercream evenly on top of the cake.
    • Add the second layer of the cake and spread ⅓ of the chocolate orange buttercream on top.
    • 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.
      12 slices Terry's chocolate orange

    Notes

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

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg
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    About Radwa

    Hi, I am Radwa! I've always been fond of food—seriously, it's my love language. I share my tried-and-true recipes and provide easy, step-by-step recipes that anyone can follow.

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    Hello! I’m Radwa, A wife and mother. Also, I am the recipe maker and food photographer behind Healthy Life Trainer. I love making new, simple and quick recipes every day.

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