Best 2 Nigella Lawson Pantry Shelf Chocolate Orange Cake Recipes
Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with Nigella Lawson's enticing chocolate orange cake, a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the senses. This moist and decadent cake boasts a rich chocolate batter infused with the vibrant zest of oranges, creating a harmonious balance of sweet and citrusy notes. The recipe offers a classic version, a gluten-free alternative, and a flourless option, catering to various dietary preferences. Embrace the simplicity of the original cake, or explore the delightful adaptations that cater to gluten-free and flourless variations. Each recipe promises an unforgettable taste experience, ensuring that every bite is a moment of pure bliss.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
NIGELLA LAWSON PANTRY-SHELF CHOCOLATE-ORANGE CAKE
If you'll read my personal page you'll know exactly where this recipe is coming from. This is a simple, unadorned cake with a dense texture (almost brownie-like). The orange twist is a nice surprise. One day I found myself spreading soft cream cheese over a slice and it was quite delicious! Enjoy with coffee or whatever is your poison.
Provided by Harley Seashell Pri
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Oven@ 350.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and then add the chocolate and stir until melted.
- Take off of the heat.
- Add the marmalade, sugar, and the eggs and combine.
- Gradually beat in the flour.
- Pour into a greased 8-inch springform pan.
- Bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes before turning out.
NIGELLA LAWSON FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE ORANGE CAKE
From the chocolate cake chapter in her book 'Feast'. This is one of the best chocolate cakes I have ever made. I sometimes add the juice and zest of half a lemon to the batter.
Provided by Flowerfairy
Categories Dessert
Time 3h15m
Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the whole orange or oranges in a pan with some cold water, bring to the boil and cook for 2 hours or until soft.
- Drain, and when cool, cut the oranges in half and remove any big pips.
- Then pulp everything - pith, peel and all - in a food processor.
- Preheat the oven to gas mark 4/180°C Butter and line a 20cm springform tin.
- Add the eggs, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, almonds, sugar and cocoa to the orange in the food processor. Run the motor until you have a cohesive cake mixture, but slightly knobbly with the flecks of puréed orange.
- Pour and scrape into the cake tin and bake for an hour, by which time a cake tester should come out pretty well clean. Check after 45 minutes because you may have to cover with foil to prevent the cake burning before it is cooked through, or indeed it may need a little less than an hour; it all depends on your oven.
- Leave the cake to get cool in the tin, on a cooling rack. When the cake is cold you can take it out of the tin. Decorate with strips of orange peel or coarsely grated zest if you so wish, but it is darkly beautiful in its plain, unadorned state.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate or a combination of dark and milk chocolate.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the chocolate and butter or use a knife to finely chop them.
- Make sure the eggs and milk are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the cake to rise evenly.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help to prevent the cake from sinking in the middle.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
Conclusion:
Nigella Lawson's Chocolate Orange Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist chocolatey sponge, orange-infused frosting, and zesty candied orange peel, this cake is sure to be a hit. Whether you're a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, this recipe is sure to impress.
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