Description
Indulge in the delightful Chocolate Orange Layer Cake with Ganache, a luscious dessert that perfectly marries rich chocolate with zesty orange flavors. This stunning layered cake features moist chocolate layers complemented by a refreshing orange cream filling and a glossy ganache topping. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or any special gathering, this cake will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. With simple instructions and accessible ingredients, even novice bakers can create this elegant treat that looks as good as it tastes. Enjoy a slice with coffee or fresh berries for a delightful experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water)
- 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed, strained)
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz (225 g) dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Fresh orange slices or candied orange peel (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to dry ingredients; mix until smooth.
- Stir in hot coffee (or water) until combined.
- Divide batter evenly among prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool layers completely before transferring to wire racks.
- For the orange filling, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks in a saucepan. Gradually whisk in orange juice; cook over medium heat until thickened. Stir in zest and butter; cool completely.
- For the ganache, heat cream until steaming; pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes before stirring until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by layering one cake layer with half the orange filling; repeat with the second layer before topping with the third layer.
- Pour ganache over the assembled cake and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg