Description
Indulge in the delightful harmony of rich chocolate and refreshing orange with our Chocolate & Orange Punchcake. This moist and flavorful cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to cozy family gatherings. With its unique flavor profile and elegant presentation, it’s sure to impress your guests while offering a delicious twist on traditional chocolate desserts. Topped with silky chocolate ganache and garnished with fresh orange slices, this cake combines ease of preparation with a stunning finish that makes it a must-try for any baking enthusiast.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Zest of 1 large orange
- Juice of 1 large orange
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gradually; add boiling water until well blended.
- Stir in orange zest and juice, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with chocolate ganache and garnish with orange slices before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg