Dark Chocolate Blood Orange Cake
Indulge in the decadent flavors of our Dark Chocolate Blood Orange Cake Recipe, a perfect balance of rich chocolate and zesty citrus. This moist cake is sure to become a favorite for any gathering—be it a birthday celebration or a well-deserved treat after a long day. The vibrant blood orange adds a unique twist that elevates this dessert beyond the ordinary, making it not only delicious but visually stunning as well. With easy-to-follow steps and readily available ingredients, you’ll impress family and friends with your baking prowess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- Zest from 2 blood oranges
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 3/4 cup blood orange juice (about 4 large oranges)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, sugar, blood orange juice, water, and zest until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Slowly combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding gently to avoid over-mixing.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with buttercream mixed with blood orange juice and zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg