Hamdi Saidani This Ina Garten Chocolate Orange Cake recipe is truly one of the best bundt cakes ever. It combines the citrusy notes of orange with the rich flavors of chocolate ganache. I found this recipe on Leite’s Culinaria by Chef David Leite.
He took Ina Garten’s Orange Pound Cake recipe and added a semisweet chocolate chunks and top the cake with chocolate ganache inspired by her Chocolate Ganache Cake recipe. These additions result in a moist cake bursting with orange and chocolate flavors.
Big cheers to Chef David Leite for this creative recipe!
Ina Garten Chocolate Orange Cake Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature (plus more for the pan)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup orange zest (from 4 large oranges)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (plus 2 tablespoons for the pan)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 3/4 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chunks
Orange Syrup Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
Ganache Ingredients:
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
How To Make Ina Garten Chocolate Orange Cake
- Prep Oven and Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixer, beat butter and sugar until fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Zest: Mix in eggs one at a time, then add orange zest.
- Prepare Mixes: In one bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another, mix orange juice, buttermilk, and vanilla.
- Combine and Bake: Add dry and wet mixes to the butter mixture in thirds, starting and ending with flour. Mix chocolate chunks with 2 tablespoons flour and add to batter. Pour into pan and bake for 45-55 minutes.
How To Make Orange Syrup
In a small pot, combine 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of fresh orange juice. Next, heat the mixture over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
How To Make Chocolate Ganache
Take 8 ounces of semisweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon of instant coffee granules. Use a double boiler to melt these ingredients over simmering water. Stir occasionally until smooth and warm.
How To Decorte Chocolate Orange Cake
After the cake cools, drizzle the orange syrup over it. If you made the chocolate ganache, pour it on top for a glossy finish.
Optional: sprinkle some orange zest or chocolate shavings for extra flair. Now, your cake is ready to serve.
What To Serve With Chocolate Orange Cake
This cake pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. For a citrusy twist, you can also serve it with orange sorbet.
How Long Does Chocolate Orange Cake Last
- In the fridge: Store the cake in an airtight container and it will last up to 5 days.
- In the freezer: Wrap the cake tightly and store it in a freezer-safe container. It can be kept for up to 3 months.
Ina Garten Chocolate Orange Cake Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 563
- Carbohydrates: 67 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 96 mg
- Sodium: 158 mg
- Potassium: 295 mg
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 43 g
Try More Recipes:
- Ina Garten Beatty’s Chocolate Cake
- Ina Garten Apple Cranberry Cake
- Ina Garten Coconut Cake
- Ina Garten Carrot Pineapple Cake
- Ina Garten Red Velvet Cake
Ina Garten Chocolate Orange Cake
Description
This Ina Garten Chocolate Orange Cake recipe is truly one of the best cakes ever. It combines the citrusy notes of orange with the rich flavors of chocolate ganache. Enjoy This Chocolate Orange Cake as dessert or sweet breakfast.
Ina Garten Chocolate Orange Cake Ingredients
Orange Syrup Ingredients:
Ganache Ingredients:
How To Make Ina Garten Chocolate Orange Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
- In a mixer, beat butter and sugar until fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, then add orange zest.
- In one bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another, mix orange juice, buttermilk, and vanilla.
- Add dry and wet mixes to the butter mixture in thirds, starting and ending with flour. Mix chocolate chunks with 2 tablespoons flour and add to batter. Pour into pan and bake for 45-55 minutes.
- In a small pot, combine 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of fresh orange juice. Next, heat the mixture over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Take 8 ounces of semisweet chocolate chips, 1/2 cup of heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon of instant coffee granules.
- Use a double boiler to melt these ingredients over simmering water. Stir occasionally until smooth and warm.
- After the cake cools, drizzle the orange syrup over it. If you made the chocolate ganache, pour it on top for a glossy finish.
- Optional: sprinkle some orange zest or chocolate shavings for extra flair. Now, your cake is ready to serve.
