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    Easy Terry's Chocolate Orange Cake

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    Easy Terry's Chocolate Orange Cake - This Chocolate Orange Cake is soft, fudgy and delicious. Topped and filled with a smooth silky Chocolate Ganache and Chocolate Orange slices, this is the ultimate treat.

    Chocolate Orange Cake on a wooden board

    Easy Terry's Chocolate Orange Cake

    This Chocolate Orange cake is based on my chocolate cake recipe except with added Orange flavour. I like a chocolate cake to taste really chocolatey and a chocolate orange cake to taste chocolatey and orangey.

    The best thing about this cake is that:

    • It tastes like it should. There is no denying that it is a chocolate orange cake.
    • You need only store cupboard ingredients.
    • It is super soft, tender and fudgy.
    • The silky chocolate ganache is good enough to drink.

    Does Chocolate and Orange go together?

    Absolutely it is one fo the best flavour pairings to combine Chocolate and Orange.

    The reason chocolate and orange work together so well is that the sweetness of the orange balances the bitterness of the chocolate.

    Ingredients in Easy Terry's Chocolate Orange Cake

    Oil - For a really tender cake, oil is the way forward.

    Eggs - These should be at room temperature so they mix well with the remaining ingredients.

    Sour Cream - Use full fat for a really tender cake. Reduced fat won't work here.

    Boiling Water - Keep this ready to go.

    Coffee - Brings out the flavour of the Chocolate.

    Orange - Use fresh oranges. You will need both the zest and juice in this recipe.

    Caster Sugar - This can be substituted with granulated.

    Light Brown sugar - This adds more moisture and a slight molasses flavour.

    Cocoa Powder - For the best chocolate flavour use the best quality that you can.

    Salt - Just a little helps bring out the best in the other ingredients.

    Plain flour - Use Plain Flour because it makes it easier to control how much raising agent goes in.

    Baking powder and Bicarbonate of Soda - For a tender crumb and a lovely rise.

    Ingredients in Ganache

    Chocolate Orange Pieces - Or Dark Chocolate.

    Double Cream - Single won't work. 

    Orange - You’ll need the zest of one Orange as well as Orange Essence.

    How to make Easy Terry's Chocolate Orange Cake

    Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas Mark 4.

    Grease two 20cm (8in) cake tins with oil, then line with baking paper.

    Add Coffee to boiled water.

    Combine Oil, Eggs, Sour cream, Orange and Coffee. Whisk to combine.

    Eggs and Sugar in a bowl

    Combine Orange Zest, Caster Sugar, Light Brown Sugar, Cocoa, Salt, Plain Flour, Baking Powder and Bicarbonate of Soda.

    Add the dry mix to the wet mix and stir well with a whisk to combine.

    Coffee added to bowl of stand mixer

     

    Plain Flour and Cocoa in bowl of stand mixer

    Divide the mixture between the tins.

    Bake for 35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

    Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the tin for 15 minutes.

    Remove to a wire rack and allow to cool.

    How to make the Ganache

    Add Chocolate to a heat proof bowl.

    Heat cream in a pan with the orange until just on the verge of simmering.

    Pour the cream over the chocolate and leave for 1 minute.

    Then whisk until combined.

    Leave for 20 minutes.

    Cover with cling film and place in the fridge for 30 minutes - 3 hours.

    This is an optional step and it just helps the Ganache to thicken.

    How to assemble the Cake

    Place Cake on a plate/board and spoon over ganache.

    Add the next cake on top and top with remaining ganache.

    Place the cake in the fridge for 25 minutes and then smooth the ganache all over.

    Storage Instructions - Easy Terry's Chocolate Orange Cake

    This cake is super moist and keep well in an airtight container for up to a week.

    How to freeze

    This Chocolate Orange Cake freezes well minus the ganache.

    Wait for it to cool completely and then wrap it in clingfilm or place it in an airtight container. Defrost completely before adding ganache.

    Ganache Tips

    If you are in a rush, place the ganache in the freezer to speed the thickening up.

    If it is too thick, place it in the microwave for 20 - 30 seconds.

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    Chocolate Orange Cake on a wooden board
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    Easy Terry's Chocolate Orange Cake

    Easy Terry's Chocolate Orange Cake - This Chocolate Orange Cake is soft, fudgy and delicious. Topped and filled with a smooth silky Chocolate Ganache and Chocolate Orange slices, this is the ultimate treat.

    Course Baking, Baking/Dessert
    Cuisine American, british
    Keyword Chocolate Orange Cake, Fudgy Chocolate Cake
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 35 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    Servings 12
    Calories 446 kcal
    Author Safira

    Ingredients

    Wet Ingredients

    • 170 ml Boiling Water
    • ¾ tsp Coffee
    • 200 ml Olive Oil
    • 2 Eggs
    • 175 ml Sour Cream
    • 1 tsp Orange Essence or Orange Juice

    Dry Ingredients

    • 1 Orange Zest only
    • 150 g Caster Sugar
    • 100 g Light Brown Sugar
    • 80 g Cocoa Powder
    • ¾ tsp Salt
    • 245 g Plain Flour
    • 2 tsp Bicarbonate Of Soda
    • 1 tsp Baking Powder

    Ganache

    • 300 g Double Cream
    • 300 g Chocolate Orange
    • 1 tsp Orange Essence or Juice

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas Mark 4.

    2. Grease two 20cm (8in) cake tins with oil, then line with baking paper.

    3. Add Coffee to boiled water and mix.

    4. Combine Oil, Eggs, Sour cream, Orange Essence or Juice and Coffee. Whisk to combine.

    5. Combine Orange Zest, Caster Sugar, Light Brown Sugar, Cocoa, Salt, Plain Flour, Baking Powder and Bicarbonate of Soda.

    6. Add the dry mix to the wet mix and stir well with a whisk to combine.

    7. Divide the mixture between the tins. Bake for 35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the tin for 15 minutes. Remove to a wire rack and allow to cool.

    Ganache

    1. Add Chocolate to a heat proof bowl.

    2. Heat cream in a pan with the Orange Juice/Essence until just on the verge of simmering.

    3. Pour the cream over the chocolate and leave for 1 minute. Then whisk until combined. Leave for 20 minutes. Cover with cling film and place in the fridge for 30 minutes - 3 hours. This is an optional step and it just helps the Ganache to thicken.

    Assemble

    1. Place Cake on a plate/board and spoon over half the ganache.

    2. Add the next cake on top and top with remaining ganache.

    3. Optional Step - The cake is ok to serve as it is or you can place the cake in the fridge for 25 minutes and then smooth the ganache all over.

    Recipe Notes

    Storage Instructions

    This cake is super moist and keep well in an airtight container for up to a week.

    How to freeze

    This Chocolate Orange Cake freezes well.

    Wait for it to cool completely and then wrap it in clingfilm or place it in an airtight container. Defrost completely before adding ganache.

    Ganache Tips

    If you are in a rush, place the ganache in the freezer to speed the thickening up.

    If it is too thick, place it in the microwave for 20 - 30 seconds.

     

    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Terry's Chocolate Orange Cake
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 446 Calories from Fat 270
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 30g46%
    Saturated Fat 10g63%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
    Monounsaturated Fat 16g
    Cholesterol 64mg21%
    Sodium 389mg17%
    Potassium 207mg6%
    Carbohydrates 43g14%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 23g26%
    Protein 6g12%
    Vitamin A 523IU10%
    Vitamin C 6mg7%
    Calcium 78mg8%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

     

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    1. Ahj says

      May 17, 2022 at 1:43 pm

      Chocolate orange is my fav flavour combo, can’t wait to try this!

      Can the orange essence be substituted for juice? The description mentions both the zest and juice will be needed but it’s not on the ingredients list?

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      • Safira says

        May 17, 2022 at 2:23 pm

        Hi,

        Yes it can!
        I've updated the recipe to read either Juice or Essence.
        Thankyou. I've updated the ingredients list too.
        Hope you enjoy it. x

        Reply

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