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Chocolate Orange Cake
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Chocolate Orange Cake

60 min4 serv.21 февр. 2026 г.

Description

Homemade baked goods for tea. Here is a simple recipe. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.

Instructions

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    Step 1

    1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees before starting. Place softened butter, sugar, and eggs into a deep bowl. Beat everything for a couple of minutes with a mixer or whisk.

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    2. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate (if you're going to glaze the cake, set aside a little). Grate the orange zest and squeeze the juice.

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    3. Place the juice and zest in a small bowl, continue whisking. Add the chocolate.

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    Step 4

    4. Separately combine all dry ingredients: flour, cocoa, cinnamon (if using), and baking powder. Sift everything together and mix well.

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    Step 5

    5. Combine the contents of both bowls.

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    Step 6

    Step 6

    6. And beat until a smooth, lump-free dough is obtained.

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    7. Place the dough into the pan and put it in the oven. Bake the cake until done (check with a matchstick or toothpick) for about 40-50 minutes.

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    Step 8

    Step 8

    8. If desired, glaze the finished cake by melting some chocolate with a spoonful of milk or cream. You can additionally decorate it with a pinch of zest.