Chocolate Orange Cake
This moist and rich dessert combines dark chocolate with fresh orange for a delightful flavor balance, perfect for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 200 g dark chocolate for the cake
- 200 g butter for the cake
- 200 g granulated sugar for the cake
- 4 large eggs
- 150 g flour
- 50 g cocoa powder
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 whole orange zest and juice
Ganache Ingredients
- 150 g dark chocolate for ganache
- 100 ml cream
- 1 teaspoon butter for ganache
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 20 cm cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Melt the 200 g dark chocolate and 200 g butter in a double boiler, then let it cool slightly.
- Beat the eggs and 200 g sugar with a mixer until creamy.
- Add the melted chocolate to the egg-sugar mixture and stir until even.
- Sift the 150 g flour, 50 g cocoa, and baking powder into the mixture and fold in gently.
- Add the orange zest and juice, folding gently with a spatula.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes. A toothpick should come out clean.
Ganache Preparation
- Once the cake has cooled, prepare the ganache: Heat the 100 ml cream (do not boil).
- Pour the cream over the 150 g chopped chocolate and stir. Add 1 teaspoon butter and stir until shiny.
Serving Suggestions
- Slice the cake and pour the ganache over the top. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Add a dusting of cocoa or some orange slices for color.
Notes
Use good-quality dark chocolate for a richer taste. Let the melted chocolate cool a little so it won’t scramble the eggs. Gently fold the dry ingredients to keep the cake tender. If you want extra orange flavor, add a teaspoon of orange extract.