Chocolate Cakes

Chocolate Cake with a Hint of Orange

75 min.
Medium
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Ingredients:

For the chocolate cake:

  • Plain flour – 250 g
  • Sugar – 160 g
  • Butter (softened) – 200 g
  • Natural yoghurt – 150 g
  • Freshly squeezed orange juice – 150 ml
  • Orange zest – from 1 orange
  • Dark chocolate – 200 g
  • Gellwe Cocoa Powder – 40 g
  • Gellwe Baking Powder – 1 tsp
  • Salt – a pinch

For the chocolate glaze:

  • Dark chocolate – 100 g

For decoration:

  • Roasted orange slices – a few

A rich, moist chocolate cake with a refreshing hint of orange. Made with dark chocolate, Gellwe Cocoa Powder, fresh orange juice and fragrant orange zest, this indulgent bake combines deep chocolate flavour with bright citrus notes. Finished with a smooth dark chocolate glaze and roasted orange slices, it's an elegant treat for afternoon coffee, family gatherings and special occasions.

Preparation instructions:

  • 1.

    In a small saucepan, gently heat the sugar, butter, orange juice and chocolate, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.

  • 2.

    In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, Gellwe Cocoa Powder, Gellwe Baking Powder and baking soda.

  • 3.

    Add the eggs, natural yoghurt and orange zest, then gently mix until combined.

  • 4.

    Pour in the cooled chocolate mixture and stir until all the ingredients are incorporated.

  • 5.

    Transfer the batter to a baking tin lined with baking parchment.

  • 6.

    Bake at 170–180°C for approximately 50–60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Leave to cool.

  • 7.

    Melt the dark chocolate and pour it over the cooled cake.

  • 8.

    Decorate with roasted orange slices.

Enjoy your meal