Orange cake topped with chocolate cream

HOW TO MAKE ORANGE CAKE TOPPED WITH CHOCOLATE CREAM

Step 1:
For the cake: Preheat the oven to 150ºC (300ºF). Grease a round cake pan with margarine and dust with some flour.

Step 2: Beat the eggs, the sugar and the orange zest until obtain a creamy and homogeneous mixture. Add the orange juice and mix for 2 to 3 minutes until it’s nicely incorporated. Add the flour mixed with the baking powder and beat until a creamy mixture.

Step 3: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake about 35 minutes.

Step 4: Remove the cake from the oven and let cool completely.

Step 5:
For the topping: Place the chocolate broken into pieces and the margarine in a bowl and melt in the microwave. Remove from microwave, add the cream and stir with a fork until obtain a creamy mixture.

Step 6: Slice the cake in half with a long knife. Place the bottom slice of the cake on a plate and fill the middle with a portion of the chocolate cream. Cover with the top slice of the cake and pour the remaining chocolate cream over the cake.

TIPS FOR ORANGE CAKE TOPPED WITH CHOCOLATE CREAM

1. When preheating the oven, make sure you have all ingredients ready to start making the cake.

2. Place the oven rack in the middle. This allows the hot air to circulate evenly around the cake, resulting in even cooking.

3. When placing the cake in the oven, the oven should not be too hot, if it is, the cake will rise too quickly and there will be no time for the inside of the cake to cook at the same speed (what often happens is the cake sinks in the middle). If the oven is too hot, leave the oven door open until the temperature drops a little.

Orange cake topped with chocolate cream

Who doesn’t like chocolate? We have an excellent solution for you! Try preparing a cake with the tasty orange aroma topped with a delicious chocolate cream! Bon appetit!!!

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by Pedro Barbosa
Category:Cakes, Chocolate, Desserts, Easy Breakfast Ideas, Recipes
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 12 slices
Prep Time:25 m
Cook Time:35 m
Total Time:60 m
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Ingredients
For the cake:
• 150 grams (2/3 cup) granulated sugar
• 200 grams (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
• Zest of one orange
• 100 ml (1/2 cup) orange juice
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 eggs

For the topping:

• 150 grams (5 1/2 ounces) dark chocolate
• 100 ml (1/4 pint (118 ml)) whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon margarine
Directions
1. For the cake:
   Preheat the oven to 150ºC (300ºF). Grease a round cake pan (20 x 7 centimeters (8 x 2 3/4 inches)) with margarine and dust with some flour.
2. In an electric mixer, beat on medium speed the eggs, the sugar and the orange zest until obtain a creamy and homogeneous mixture. Add the orange juice and mix for 2 to 3 minutes until it’s nicely incorporated. Reduce the mixer speed to low, add the flour mixed with the baking powder and beat until a creamy mixture.
3. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes (the time depends on the oven).
4. Remove the cake from the oven and let cool completely.
5. For the topping:
   Place the chocolate broken into pieces and the margarine in a bowl and melt in the microwave. Remove from microwave, add the cream and stir with a fork until obtain a creamy mixture.
6. Slice the cake in half with a long knife. Place the bottom slice of the cake on a plate and fill the middle with a portion of the chocolate cream. Cover with the top slice of the cake and pour the remaining chocolate cream over the cake.
Orange cake topped with chocolate cream
Nutrition facts
Serves 12 slices
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 233
Total Fat 9 g(11%)
Saturated Fat 5 g(24%)
Cholesterol 67 mg(22%)
Sodium 45 mg(2%)
Total Carbohydrate 34 g(12%)
Protein 5 g