Orange Chocolate Coffee Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20x20cm baking dish and set aside.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

   Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

4. 4

   With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the orange juice, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat just until combined.

   Tip: Be careful not to overmix.

5. 5

   Stir in the orange zest and dark chocolate chips.

   Tip: Don't overmix at this stage.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.

7. 7

   To make the streusel, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cold butter in a small bowl. Use your fingers or a pastry blender to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

   Tip: Make sure to keep the mixture cold.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the top of the batter.

9. 9

   Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

   Tip: Don't overbake.