Orange Chocolate Traybake Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
This orange chocolate traybake cake is one of my favorite go to recipes when I want something special without spending hours in the kitchen. The bright citrus and rich chocolate combination is absolutely divine, and the whole thing comes together in just 55 minutes from start to table. I love that yogurt keeps the cake wonderfully moist while adding a touch of protein, and because you're baking it in one tray, there's minimal fuss and cleanup. It's also incredibly budget friendly since most of these ingredients are pantry staples. Whether you're baking for family or bringing something to share, this cake never fails to impress with its bakery quality results.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150unsalted butter
- 200sugar
- 2eggs
- 120orange juice
- 1orange zest
- 100cocoa powder
- 100chopped dark chocolate
- 60plain yogurt
- 1vanilla extract
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20cm x 20cm baking tray and line it with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the butter, eggs, orange juice, and orange zest.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
- 5
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.
- 6
Add the melted chocolate, yogurt, and vanilla extract to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray and smooth the top.
- 8
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the tray before slicing and serving.
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