Ina Garten Chocolate Orange Cake Recipe
If you love rich chocolate desserts with a fresh citrus twist, this Ina Garten Chocolate Orange Cake Recipe is perfect for you.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup warm water
Instructions
Prepare the Pan
- Grease the cake pan and line it with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
Beat Eggs and Sugar
- In another bowl, beat eggs with granulated and brown sugar until light and smooth.
Add Wet Ingredients
- Add oil, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Mix gently until well combined.
Combine Mixtures
- Slowly add dry ingredients into wet mixture. Mix until smooth and lump-free.
Add Warm Water
- Pour warm water slowly while mixing. Batter should look smooth and slightly thin.
Pour Batter
- Pour batter into prepared cake pan. Tap pan gently to remove air bubbles.
Bake the Cake
- Bake for forty minutes. Insert a toothpick to check doneness.
Cool the Cake
- Remove from oven and cool in pan for ten minutes. Transfer to cooling rack.
Notes
- Use fresh orange juice for best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Sift cocoa powder to avoid lumps.
- Measure ingredients carefully.
- Let cake cool completely before slicing.
- Add chocolate glaze for extra richness.