Description
Indulge in the exquisite taste of Chocolate Orange Layer Cake with Ganache, a dessert that beautifully marries rich chocolate and zesty orange flavors. This stunning cake showcases three moist layers filled with a refreshing orange cream, all topped with a glossy dark chocolate ganache. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any festive occasion, this show-stopping dessert not only impresses visually but also delivers an unforgettable flavor experience. Whether serving at a gathering or enjoying a slice at home, it’s sure to become a favorite among guests and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 8 oz dark chocolate (chopped)
- Heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and lining them with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth. Gradually stir in hot coffee.
- Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks.
- For the orange filling, combine sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks, and orange juice in a saucepan over medium heat while stirring until thickened; remove from heat and add zest and butter.
- To make ganache, heat cream until steaming; pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes before stirring until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by layering it with orange filling between each layer. Pour ganache over the top allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg