Description
A delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with refreshing orange zest, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, orange juice, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh orange juice. Let the cake cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cake, chocolate cake, orange cake, dessert, baking