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Chocolate & Orange Punchcake

Delicious Chocolate & Orange Punchcake

A delightful blend of rich chocolate and zesty orange flavors in this Chocolate & Orange Punchcake.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Holiday Cakes
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour Forms the base for your moist cake.
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar Sweetens the essence of this sumptuous treat.
  • ¾ cups unsweetened cocoa powder Delivers the rich chocolate flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Helps the cake rise to fluffiness.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Boosts leavening for a light texture.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances the overall flavor profile.
  • 2 large eggs Bind the ingredients together.
  • 1 cup whole milk Adds creaminess and richness.
  • ½ cup vegetable oil Keeps the cake moist.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Infuses a warm aroma.
  • 1 cup boiling water Helps bloom the cocoa powder.
For the Zesty Addition
  • 1 zest orange Brightens the cake.
  • ½ cup orange juice Adds a burst of flavor.
For the Chocolate Chips
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Scattered throughout for melty pockets.

Equipment

  • 9-inch Round Cake Pans
  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • wire racks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and dusting them with flour.
  2. Sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, mixing until just combined, then add boiling water.
  5. Fold in the orange zest and juice, then gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  9. Spread chocolate ganache between the layers and on the outside, garnishing with fresh orange slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Mix wet and dry ingredients separately to ensure an even batter. Always add boiling water gradually to enhance the chocolate flavor.

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