Indulge in Decadence with Chocolate & Orange Punchcake

Experience the delightful fusion of rich cocoa and vibrant orange zest with this Chocolate & Orange Punchcake.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1 5

Course Cakes

Cuisine Dessert

Servings slices

Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

Oven
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
cake pans
wire rack

Ingredients

For the Cake

1.75 cups All-purpose flour
1.5 cups Granulated sugar
0.75 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons Baking powder
1 teaspoon Baking soda
1 teaspoon Salt
2 large Eggs
1 cup Whole milk
0.5 cups Vegetable oil
2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
1 cup Boiling water

For the Flavor

1 tablespoon Orange zest
0.25 cups Fresh orange juice

For the Chocolate Chips

1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the dry ingredients.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients until smooth.
Gradually combine wet mixture with dry ingredients, then add boiling water.
Stir in the orange zest and fresh orange juice.
Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
Remove from the oven and cool for about 10 minutes in pans before transferring to wire racks.
Spread chocolate ganache between layers and garnish with orange slices once cool.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, especially the orange zest and juice. Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

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