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Chocolate & Orange Punchcake

Irresistible Chocolate & Orange Punchcake for Every Sweet Tooth

A delightful Chocolate & Orange Punchcake, perfect for sweet tooth cravings, combining rich chocolate with zesty orange.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version
  • 2 cups granulated sugar or coconut sugar for lower glycemic index
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder make sure it’s unsweetened
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk or almond milk as a dairy-free substitute
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or olive oil for a healthier alternative
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 tbsp orange zest
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for a dairy-free option
  • 8 oz semisweet chocolate

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • electric mixer
  • sifter
  • measuring cups
  • spatula
  • Wire racks
  • Microwave

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, then add boiling water until the batter is smooth.
  5. Fold in orange zest, orange juice, and chocolate chips carefully.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
  7. Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  8. Prepare the ganache by melting semisweet chocolate with heavy cream and frost the cake once cool.
  9. Garnish with fresh orange slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overmixing for the best texture. Store leftovers properly to maintain freshness.

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