Description
Indulge in the delightful Chocolate Orange Layer Cake with Ganache, a sensational dessert that beautifully combines rich chocolate flavors with zesty orange notes. Perfect for any celebration, this layered cake features moist chocolate sponge layers filled with a creamy orange filling and topped with glossy ganache. The contrast of flavors and textures ensures this cake not only impresses visually but also provides a decadent taste experience. Whether it’s a birthday party or a festive gathering, this Chocolate Orange Layer Cake will be the centerpiece that leaves your guests craving more.
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
- Fresh orange slices or candied orange peel
Instructions
- Preheat your 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 the dry mixture; mix until smooth.
- Stir in hot coffee or water until fully blended.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before transferring to wire racks.
- For the orange filling, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks in a saucepan; slowly add orange juice while stirring. Cook over medium heat until thickened; remove from heat and stir in zest and butter. Cool completely.
- For ganache, heat heavy 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 and let it 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: 410
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg