Description
Chocolate Orange Bundt Cake is the kind of easy recipe that makes any dessert table feel special. This moist chocolate orange cake combines rich cocoa, fresh citrus zest, and a glossy chocolate glaze for a beautiful homemade dessert that works for holiday baking, weekend food ideas, dessert ideas, and any time you want a simple but impressive cake to share.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons fresh orange zest
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 10-cup Bundt pan very well.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Mix in the vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice.
6. Add the dry ingredients in batches, alternating with the sour cream and milk, and mix just until combined.
7. Transfer about one-third of the batter to a separate bowl and stir in the cocoa powder until smooth.
8. Spoon part of the orange batter into the prepared Bundt pan, add the chocolate batter in sections, then top with the remaining orange batter.
9. Swirl the batters gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
10. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out with a few moist crumbs.
11. Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Heat the heavy cream until warm, pour it over the chocolate chips, and stir until smooth.
13. Spoon the chocolate glaze over the cooled cake and let it set before slicing.
Notes
Use fresh orange zest for the brightest citrus flavor in the cake.
Do not over-swirl the batter or the marble pattern will blur too much.
Let the cake cool completely before glazing so the chocolate sets nicely on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg