Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
1 3/4 cups 220 g all-purpose flour
1/2 cup 45 g cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup 150 g sugar
1/2 cup 120 ml vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1/2 cup 120 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup 60 ml whole milk
Zest of 2 oranges
For the Chocolate Ganache:
4 oz 120 g dark chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup 60 ml heavy cream
For Decoration:
Orange slices
Dark chocolate chunks or shavings
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Instructions:
1 Prepare the Cake Batter:
Preheat the oven to 350F 175C. Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, eggs, orange juice, milk, and orange zest until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
2 Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 4550 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
3 Make the Ganache:
Heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer, then pour it over the chopped chocolate.
Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
4 Decorate:
Drizzle the ganache over the cooled cake.
Top with orange slices and dark chocolate chunks for a stunning presentation.
5 Serve and Enjoy:
Let the ganache set slightly before slicing.
Pair with a glass of fresh orange juice for a refreshing treat.
Perfect for chocolate and citrus lovers alike!