Orange Chocolate Marble Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
This orange chocolate marble cake is one of my go to recipes when I want something impressive but don't have much time. The bright citrus pairs beautifully with rich chocolate, and the whole thing comes together in under an hour. What I love most is how simple it really is, with just one bowl and straightforward mixing. The orange juice and zest bring natural vitamin C to the table while keeping the cake incredibly moist. Whether you're baking for guests or just treating yourself on a weeknight, this is the kind of cake that feels fancy but won't stress you out in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 400 gall-purpose flour(null)
- 300 ggranulated sugar(null)
- 200 gunsalted butter(softened)
- 4 egglarge eggs(null)
- 120 mlorange juice(freshly squeezed)
- 20 gorange zest(grated)
- 100 gunsweetened cocoa powder(null)
- 10 gbaking powder(null)
- 5 gsalt(null)
- 2 mlvanilla extract(null)
- 200 gsemisweet chocolate chips(chopped)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
Tip: For easy removal, make sure the pans are well-greased.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Sift the dry ingredients to ensure they are well combined.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together butter, eggs, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- 5
Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.
Tip: Let the chocolate cool slightly before folding it into the batter.
- 6
Pour half of the batter into each prepared pan and then drizzle with half of the melted chocolate.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a marbled effect.
- 7
Pour the remaining batter over the chocolate and use a spatula to create a marbled effect.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter after adding the chocolate.
- 8
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- 9
Once the cakes are completely cool, you can frost and decorate them as desired.
Tip: This cake is best served fresh, but it can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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