Description
A rich and moist chocolate bundt cake infused with fresh orange zest and juice, creating a perfectly balanced dessert with deep cocoa flavor and bright citrus notes.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange zest
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C and grease a bundt pan thoroughly.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, eggs, melted butter, milk, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before removing from the pan and serving.
Notes
- Use fresh orange zest for the best flavor
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the texture soft
- Let the cake cool fully before slicing for clean cuts
- Optional chocolate glaze can be added after cooling
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg