ORANGE CHOCOLATE GANACHE CAKE

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Make and share this Orange Chocolate Ganache Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Yummy Piece of Cake

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 8, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup oil
2 extra large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup brewed coffee
6 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 cup butter
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
3 tablespoons candied orange peel

Steps:

  • Bake the Cake: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. You will need two 8" round cake pans, line w/ parchment paper at the bottom, greased and coated w/ very fine bread crumbs.
  • Into a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Make a wide well in the middle of the dry ingredients. Add in the following order, without mixing, the buttermilk, oil, eggs and vanilla. With a large wire whisk, beat until smooth. Mix in coffee. Set aside.
  • Gently pour the batter into the pans. Bake for 30 minutes at 325 degrees F, or until the top springs back when lightly pressed with a fingertip. Cool completely.
  • For the frosting: Chop the chocolate and melt with a double boiler. Cool to room temperature.
  • Beat the butter until light yellow and fluffy. Add egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually add the sugar. Dissolve the coffee in 2 t hot water. Add the chocolate and coffee to the butter mixture until blended. Do not whip! Spread immediately on cooled cake. Top with candied orange.

Wahab Aslam
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Avoid this recipe at all costs!


Kazi Shobuj
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This cake was terrible. I would not recommend it to anyone.


Agnelo Dmello
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I'm surprised this recipe has so many positive reviews. It was the worst cake I've ever made.


MD Emon King
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This cake is a waste of time and ingredients. Don't bother making it.


Maurice Mcfarlane
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Worst cake ever!


Kushal Khadka
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This cake was a disaster! The ganache frosting was too sweet and the cake was too dry. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Thando Stole
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as well as the pictures. The ganache frosting was too runny and the cake was too dense.


Kopano leoni Masimini
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This cake was a bit of a disappointment. The ganache frosting was too thick and the cake was too dry.


Bryon Turner
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Overall, this cake was a success! I would definitely make it again.


Mandy Thomlinson
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the ganache frosting was amazing.


King of Stones
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I'm not a big fan of ganache frosting, but this cake was still delicious.


Eneh Chidubem
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This cake is perfect for chocolate and orange lovers!


Jessie s
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I would definitely make this cake again for a special occasion.


THABO Mokoena
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Overall, this cake was a success! The ganache frosting was smooth and rich, and the orange flavor was subtle but noticeable.


Dean Toal
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The orange flavor was a bit too strong for me, but the chocolate ganache was perfect.


Mandy BANINI
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the ganache frosting was delicious. I would recommend adding some extra liquid to the cake batter next time.


Inkeri Rantala
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I'm not a huge fan of orange and chocolate together, but this cake changed my mind! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the ganache frosting was divine.


Rasme Eslam
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This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The ganache frosting is amazing, and the orange flavor is really unique. I would definitely recommend this cake for a special occasion.


Darko Esther
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! The ganache frosting is so smooth and rich, and the orange flavor really shines through. I love that it's not too sweet, so you can really enjoy the flavors of the chocolate and orange.


javion sheard
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This orange chocolate ganache cake was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors was perfect - the orange zest brought a bright and citrusy note, while the chocolate ganache was rich and decadent. The cake itself was moist and fluffy, and the g