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Chocolate Orange Cake

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A moist, citrus-infused chocolate cake layered with decadent chocolate-orange buttercream, combining rich chocolate flavor with fresh orange zest and juice for a delightful dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • Zest of 2 oranges
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup hot coffee or hot water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Prepare three 6-inch or two 8-inch cake pans by spraying with baking spray and lining bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together fresh orange juice and whole milk in a small jar or liquid measuring cup; set aside to curdle.
  3. In a stand mixer, mix sugar and orange zest until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; mix on low speed until combined.
  5. Add vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla, and orange-milk mixture; mix on low speed until just combined.
  6. Slowly add hot coffee or hot water while mixer is on low, then increase speed to medium and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Batter will be thin.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 32-36 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool cake layers in pans for 5 minutes, then remove and cool completely on wire racks before frosting.

Notes

The orange juice and milk mixture curdling is intentional and helps create a tender crumb. Use hot coffee to enhance the chocolate flavor. Ensure the cake is completely cool before frosting for best results.

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