Ingredients
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- Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp orange zest
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- Filling:
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Ganache:
- 8 oz dark chocolate, melted
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs with orange juice, oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest until smooth.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely before assembling.
- Spread orange marmalade and whipped cream between the cooled cake layers.
- For ganache, gently heat the cream and mix with melted chocolate until smooth and glossy.
- Pour ganache over the cake, letting it drip down the sides.
- Decorate with fresh orange slices if desired, then serve.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor.
- Blood oranges add a more intense flavor and color.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream in the ganache and use non-dairy whipped topping.
- Add chopped toasted nuts for extra crunch.
- A splash of orange liqueur in the filling gives a luxurious touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
