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Dark Chocolate Blood Orange Cake

A rich and decadent cake combining dark chocolate and the zesty flavor of blood oranges, perfect for special occasions.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon blood orange zest
Blood Orange Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons blood orange juice

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar until combined. Add the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and blood orange zest, and mix well.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Glaze
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and blood orange juice until smooth.
  2. Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top of the cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 25g

Notes

For an extra touch, garnish with blood orange slices or chocolate shavings before serving.

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