CHOCOLATE ORANGE DRIZZLE CAKE
Chocolate and orange are a traditional pairing, but not one that I've always liked. Chocolate has all the muscle in the partnership. It mocks the pleading, too-sweet orange. But there is such a difference when you use Seville oranges. The plain cocoa-dark loaf here, drenched in bitter orange syrup, is unfussy but sensational. The syrup permeates the cake unevenly, so that every now and again, in a dark, chocolaty mouthful you get an explosion of fizzing orange sherbet.
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Oil the bottom of a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan, and line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixer, beat butter until soft. Add brown sugar, and beat again until soft and creamy. Mix in zest of 1 orange. In another bowl, mix together flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cocoa.
- Whisk eggs into butter-sugar mixture one at a time, alternating with a little flour mixture. Fold in remaining flour mixture. Add milk. Stir until smooth. Pour into pan.
- Bake until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean, 45 minutes. In a saucepan combine juice, remaining zest and confectioners' sugar. Place over low heat until sugar dissolves. Strain into a pitcher.
- When the cake comes out of the oven, pierce it all over the top with a cake tester. Slowly drizzle warm syrup over the cake so that it sinks in. Allow cake to sit in the pan until it has cooled, then transfer to a serving plate.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 294, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 208 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Faizullah Mohmand
[email protected]Overall, I'm really happy with this chocolate orange drizzle cake. It's delicious, easy to make, and perfect for any occasion.
David Carlson
[email protected]I had some trouble finding some of the ingredients for this cake, but it was worth the effort.
Ellen Clark
[email protected]This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny.
Sylvester Montgomery
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and orange. This cake is the perfect way to satisfy my sweet tooth.
shahru Syed
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Rehan Jaan1133
[email protected]I've never made a chocolate orange cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.
Mary Bratts
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one is an exception. It's so light and fluffy, and the orange drizzle really makes it.
Jose Ramos
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The results are amazing!
Paula Segura
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.
Martin Costa Quotes
[email protected]This cake is so moist and fluffy! It's the perfect texture for a chocolate cake.
Kies Ug
[email protected]I love that this cake is not too sweet. It's the perfect dessert to enjoy after a meal.
Emran Hossan
[email protected]The orange drizzle really makes this cake something special. It adds a lovely citrus flavor that balances out the sweetness of the chocolate.
April Summerlin
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just as a treat for myself.
babalola dare samuel
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Lydia_sun
[email protected]This chocolate orange drizzle cake is a real treat! The cake is moist and fluffy, with a lovely citrus flavor. The orange drizzle is the perfect finishing touch, adding a bit of sweetness and tartness.