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Chocolate Orange Bundt Cake


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  • Author: Emily Carter
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices

Description

Moist, rich, and bursting with citrus aroma, this Chocolate Orange Bundt Cake is a decadent treat perfect for both special occasions and everyday indulgence. Swirls of dark cocoa and bright orange zest are baked into a stunning bundt shape, topped with a silky chocolate glaze. If you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, a sweet yet sophisticated easy dessert, or impressive food ideas to share with friends, this easy recipe delivers every time.


Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

3 large eggs

1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream

1 tablespoon orange zest

1/4 cup fresh orange juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons milk (for chocolate batter)

1/2 cup dark chocolate, chopped (for glaze)

1/3 cup heavy cream (for glaze)


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly grease and flour a 10–12 cup bundt pan.

2. In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Divide the mixture in half. Add cocoa powder to one half and whisk.

3. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

4. Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in orange zest, orange juice, vanilla, and yogurt (or sour cream).

5. Divide wet batter evenly between two bowls. To one, add plain flour mix; to the other, add cocoa flour mix and milk. Mix each until just combined.

6. Spoon the batters alternately into the pan, then gently swirl with a knife to marble.

7. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a rack.

8. To make the glaze, heat cream until steaming, pour over chocolate, let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth.

9. Once the cake is cool, drizzle the glaze over the top. Garnish with orange zest curls if desired.

Notes

Always use room temperature ingredients to help your batter mix smoothly.

Don’t skip greasing and flouring the bundt pan thoroughly—it makes all the difference.

Use fresh orange zest and juice instead of bottled for the most vibrant flavor.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 27g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg