Amazing Orange Chocolate Loaf Cake
Treat yourself to the perfect blend of the freshness of oranges and the rich flavour of chocolate with this easy and delicious Orange Chocolate Cake recipe. It is an irresistible treat that combines citrus notes with the comforting sweetness of chocolate.
90 min
Easy
6-8
Recipe Ingredients
Ingredients for the cake
- 170 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 140 grams caster sugar
- peel of 1 orange (you need 2 oranges for this cake)
- juice of half an orange (about 60 millilitres)
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- 170 grams plain flour
- 25 grams corn starch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 1 finely cut orange
- 60 grams finely chopped chocolate
Ingredients for the glaze
- 75 grams icing sugar
- 2-3 teaspoons orange juice
Methods
1. Preheat the Oven and prepare the Tin
Preheat the oven to 160 °C (320 °F) and grease a 10cm×25 cm (4″×10″) loaf tin.
2. Prepare the Oranges
You need the peel of an orange, so grate it first. After that, cut the same orange and squeeze one half (put the other half aside and save it for the glaze). Chop the second orange into small pieces.
3. Make the Batter
Cream 170 grams of butter and 140 grams of caster sugar until lightened to a yellowish-white colour. Add the grated orange peel and juice of half an orange.
Gradually add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add 170 grams of plain flour mixed with 1 teaspoon of baking powder, a pinch of salt, and 25 grams of cornstarch.
Using a spatula, carefully fold in 1 finely cut orange and 60 grams of chopped chocolate.
4. Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and bake in a preheated oven at 160 °C (320 °F) for at least 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
5. Cool and prepare the Glaze
Take the cake out of the oven and let it cool in the tin for a few minutes. Then remove it from the loaf tin and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, prepare the glaze. Take half of the orange you set aside and squeeze 2-3 teaspoons of orange juice. Mix with 75 grams of icing sugar until a homogeneous mass is formed. After the cake has completely cooled, apply the glaze evenly over the top.
6. Serve
Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.
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Conclusion
With its vibrant flavours and moist texture, this Orange Chocolate Loaf Cake is sure to become a favourite for any occasion. Enjoy it as a delicious dessert or as a sweet treat with your afternoon tea.
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