Orange and chocolate cake is a dessert that embodies the perfect combination of two flavors that create a unique and irresistible harmony. The preparation is slightly different from the classic orange cake : in fact, in this case, the grated peel, the candied orange and the fresh juice are worked together until they form a concentrate of aromas and flavors, which infuse the cake with a unique character, an inebriating smell that will envelop you from the first moment the cake starts to cook.
Once the dough is prepared, the chocolate chips are added , which are distributed throughout the dough and will melt slightly during cooking. The contrast between the freshness of the orangeand the depth of the chocolate is what makes this cake truly special. A perfect balance between the rich and enveloping taste of the chocolate and the citrusy and lively note of the orange, a play of contrasts that delights the palate.
Orange and Chocolate Cake Recipe
Orange and Chocolate Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 280 gr flour
- 200 gr Oranges
- 100 gr Candied orange
- 125 gr Sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 16 gr Baking powder
- 100 gr Chocolate drops
- 70 gr Sunflower seed oil
Instructions
Preparation
How to make Orange and Chocolate Cake
- To prepare the orange and chocolate cake, first grate the orange peel, from the same, with the help of a citrus squeezer, extract the juice and pour it on the grated peel.
- Put the candied orange in a mixer, add the freshly prepared juice and blend until you get a semi-liquid concentrated paste For convenience, you can add diced candied orange.
- In a bowl, crack the eggs, add the sugar and mix with an electric mixer for a few minutes. Continue to work with the mixer and add the flour and yeast a little at a time, previously sieved, alternating them with the seed oil.
- Then add the orange paste and work for a few more minutes until well incorporated. Quickly crush the chocolate chips in the mixer and add them to the mixture. Mix with a spatula.
- Pour everything into a 20 cm diameter spring form pan, previously buttered and floured. Bake in a static oven, preheated, at 170°C for 45 minutes. Do the toothpick test to check the cooking. Leave to cool completely, unmold and complete with icing sugar The orange and chocolate cake is ready to be served.
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Conservation
If consumed within 2-3 days, the orange and chocolate cake can be stored in a cake carrier at room temperature. If you prefer a longer storage, you can place the cake in the refrigerator, in a closed container, where it will stay fresh for 4-5 days. To store it for a longer period, you can freeze it. Cut it into slices and wrap them individually in cling film, then place them in a freezer bag or in an airtight container. The frozen cake keeps well for up to 2 months.
Advise
If you like the intense flavor of chocolate, you can replace the chocolate chips with high-quality dark chocolate pieces. This will make the cake richer and with an even more marked contrast between the sweetness of the orange and the bitterness of the chocolate. You can incorporate chopped almonds into the mixture, these marry perfectly with the flavor of the orange and chocolate, giving the cake an interesting texture and a more complex flavor.
