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Moist Chocolate Orange Cake

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Indulge in the rich flavors of our Moist Chocolate Orange Cake, a delightful dessert that combines the decadence of chocolate with the vibrant zest of orange. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion—whether you’re celebrating a birthday or enjoying a cozy night in. The unique pairing of fresh orange juice and luscious chocolate buttercream creates a flavor experience that’s sure to impress. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can whip up this moist cake in no time!

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 cup hot coffee
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 340 g butter (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 100 g semisweet chocolate (melted and cooled)
  • 1 tsp orange zest (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, vegetable oil, orange juice, hot coffee, orange zest, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  5. For the frosting, beat together butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until well combined. Mix in melted chocolate and orange zest until creamy.
  6. Once cooled, frost the cake evenly with chocolate orange buttercream.

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