Chocolate Orange Cake with Orange Frosting
Easy Chocolate Orange Cake with Orange Frosting recipe. Made with fresh oranges, this dessert idea is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
Orange Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- zest of 2 oranges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bottom of 2 9-inch round pans with a round of parchment paper. Spray the top with cocoa powder. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix in the eggs, oil and orange juice until fully incorporated.
- Divide the batter into the prepared baking pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Refrigerate the cakes to make them easier to frost.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and vanilla until light and creamy. Mix in the powdered sugar and the orange juice until smooth. Frost the cake, as desired.
Notes
I use avocado oil, but any neutral oil works well.