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Chocolate & Orange Punchcake

Decadent Chocolate & Orange Punchcake for Sweet Moments

Experience the delightful combination of chocolate and orange with this Chocolate & Orange Punchcake, perfect for sweet moments.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour Essential for structure and stability.
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar Sweetens the cake and aids in tenderness.
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Provides rich chocolate flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Helps the cake rise.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Additional leavening agent.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
  • 2 large eggs Binds ingredients and adds moisture.
  • 1 cup whole milk Adds creaminess and moisture.
  • ½ cup vegetable oil Keeps the cake moist.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Adds depth of flavor.
  • 1 cup boiling water Intensifies cocoa flavor.
  • Zest of 1 orange Offers fragrant zing.
  • ½ cup orange juice Enhances flavor profile.
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Adds melted chocolate pockets.
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup heavy cream Creates a luscious ganache.
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate Used for a rich finish.
For Garnish
  • Sliced fresh orange Adds beautiful presentation.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • cake pans
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour in boiling water gradually and mix until smooth, batter will be thin.
  6. Add in orange zest and juice to the batter, and mix until incorporated.
  7. Gently fold in chocolate chips using a spatula.
  8. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  11. Spread ganache between layers, and on top of the cake once cooled.
  12. Garnish with fresh orange slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use high-quality cocoa powder and avoid overmixing the batter.

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