Description
A delightful blend of rich chocolate and zesty orange, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Orange gel food coloring (optional)
- 12 oz semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract (optional)
- 1 fresh orange, thinly sliced
- Extra orange zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla, and orange zest. Mix until smooth and combined.
- Pour in the hot coffee while mixing on low speed. The batter will be thin.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 28–34 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool the cakes in their pans for 10 minutes, then turn them onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth for the orange cream filling. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in orange juice, orange zest, vanilla, and salt. Optional: mix in orange gel coloring.
- Place one chocolate cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the orange cream filling on top, stopping about 1/2 inch from the edge. Add the second layer and press down gently. Chill the assembled cake for 30–45 minutes.
- Heat heavy cream until steaming and pour it over the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 3 minutes, then stir until smooth for the chocolate-orange glaze.
- Mix in butter, orange zest, optional orange extract, and salt. Let cool until thickened but pourable.
- Pour the chocolate-orange glaze over the chilled cake, letting it flow down the sides. Chill for 20–30 minutes.
- Decorate with fresh orange slices and extra zest if desired. Serve with fresh orange slices or coffee.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 34 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chocolate, orange, cake, dessert, glazed cake