Orange Chocolate Bundt Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This Orange Chocolate Bundt Cake is one of my favorite recipes to whip up when I want something special without spending hours in the kitchen. The bright citrus flavor pairs beautifully with rich dark chocolate, and the whole thing comes together in just an hour from start to finish. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants, so you can feel good about indulging in a slice. Best of all, it's remarkably simple to make with basic pantry ingredients, making it perfect for both weeknight desserts and weekend entertaining.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400 gall-purpose flour
- 300 ggranulated sugar
- 200 gunsalted butter
- 4 nulllarge eggs
- 120 mlorange juice
- 2 nullorange zest
- 250 gdark chocolate chips
- 100 gplain flour
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 1 mlorange extract
- 20 gconfectioner's sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 23cm bundt tin.
Tip: Use parchment paper for easy removal.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use a stand mixer for ease and speed.
- 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the orange juice and extract.
Tip: Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Sift the dry ingredients to ensure even distribution.
- 5
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a dense cake.
- 6
Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Stir the chocolate until smooth and glossy.
- 7
Fold the melted chocolate into the cake batter until well combined.
Tip: Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
- 8
Pour the batter into the prepared bundt tin and smooth the top.
Tip: Tap the tin gently to remove any air bubbles.
- 9
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Check the cake every 10 minutes to avoid overcooking.
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