Chocolate Orange Layer Cake
Chocolate Orange Layer Cake is a show-stopping dessert that perfectly balances the richness of chocolate with the bright zest of orange. This delectable cake features moist chocolate layers, fluffy orange buttercream, and a tangy orange glaze that will leave your taste buds craving more. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration, this cake is as delightful to make as it is to eat!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add to dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Allow cakes to cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prepare the buttercream by beating softened butter with powdered sugar and orange zest until fluffy.
- Once cakes are completely cool, frost between layers and around the outside with buttercream.
- Mix powdered sugar with fresh orange juice for the glaze and drizzle over the frosted cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg