Decadent Chocolate & Orange Punchcake for Blissful Moments

Experience the luxurious combination of chocolate and orange with this Chocolate & Orange Punchcake, perfect for celebrations and cozy nights.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Celebration Cake, Chocolate & Orange Punchcake, cozy treat, Decadent Dessert, freezer-friendly cake, quick dessert

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 35

Cooling Time: 10

Total Time: 55

Servings: slices

Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

Oven
Mixing bowls
hand mixer
Cake Pans
Wire racks

Ingredients

For the Cake

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 orange zest and juice
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate & Orange Punchcake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease with flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients while mixing at medium speed, then slowly pour in boiling water, whisking until smooth.
Stir in the zest and juice of 1 orange into the batter and gently fold in chocolate chips.
Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Once baked, cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Layer the cooled cakes with chocolate ganache and garnish with fresh orange slices.

Notes

Use high-quality orange and cocoa powder. Ensure eggs and milk are at room temperature before mixing. Allow cake layers to cool completely before frosting.

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