Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 340 g butter (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 100 g semisweet chocolate (melted)
- 1 tsp orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Add eggs, vegetable oil, orange juice, hot coffee, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder while mixing on low speed. Stir in melted chocolate and orange zest.
- Once cooled, frost the cake evenly and decorate with candied orange slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg