Description
Indulge in the enchanting flavors of our Chocolate Orange Layer Cake with Ganache, a show-stopping dessert that’s perfect for any celebration. This cake combines rich chocolate layers with a refreshing orange cream filling, creating a deliciously balanced treat that captivates both the eyes and taste buds. Topped with glossy ganache and garnished with fresh orange slices, this cake is not only visually striking but also bursting with flavor. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or just treating yourself, this delightful recipe is sure to impress your guests and become a beloved staple at your gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed, strained)
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Fresh orange slices or candied orange peel
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; mix until smooth. Stir in hot water.
- Divide the batter among prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For the orange cream filling: Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks in a saucepan. Slowly add orange juice and cook until thickened; stir in zest and butter.
- For the ganache: Heat heavy cream until steaming. Pour over chocolate and let sit before stirring until smooth; add butter.
- Assemble the cake by layering cakes with orange filling in between each layer and covering with ganache.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 418
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg