Orange Chocolate Chiffon Cake
Prep
30 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
This Orange Chocolate Chiffon Cake is my go to dessert whenever I want something impressive but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. The bright citrus flavor cuts through the rich chocolate beautifully, creating this elegant balance that feels fancy without being complicated. What I love most is how quick it comes together, ready in just 55 minutes from start to finish. Plus, the orange juice and zest provide natural vitamin C, which is a wonderful immune booster. This cake is proof that you don't need fancy techniques or expensive ingredients to create something truly special for your family and friends.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour(null)
- 200 ggranulated sugar(null)
- 100 gunsweetened cocoa powder(null)
- 15 gbaking powder(null)
- 10 gsalt(null)
- 120 mlorange juice(null)
- 30 gorange zest(null)
- 4 egglarge eggs(null)
- 120 gunsalted butter(null)
- 150 gdark chocolate chips(null)
- 20 gconfectioners' sugar(null)
- 5 mlorange extract(null)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease two 20cm (8in) round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure to grease the pans well to prevent the cake from sticking.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Use a whisk to ensure the dry ingredients are well combined.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, eggs, and butter until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are incorporated.
- 4
Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.
Tip: Be careful not to overheat the chocolate.
- 5
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Fold in the melted chocolate until well combined.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid deflating the batter.
- 7
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
Tip: Make sure the batter is evenly distributed for a level cake.
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Check the cake frequently to avoid overcooking.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the cake cool completely before frosting or serving.
- 10
Once the cake is completely cool, sift the confectioners' sugar over the top of one of the cake layers.
Tip: Use a sifter to ensure an even coating.
- 11
Place the second cake layer on top of the first and dust the top with confectioners' sugar.
Tip: Use a gentle touch to avoid compacting the cake.
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