Wacky Chocolate-Orange Cake with Orange Frosting 🍊🍰
Description:
When I first stumbled upon this peculiar recipe, printed innocuously on the label of a white vinegar bottle (of all places!), I couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow. “Vinegar in a dessert?” I scoffed. “This must be a joke!” But curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to give it a shot. To my utter surprise, this Wacky Chocolate-Orange Cake turned out to be not just edible but downright delightful! A whimsical blend of flavors awaits you in every bite.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 410.8
- Fat: 22.6g
- Saturated Fat: 10.2g
- Cholesterol: 54.3mg
- Sodium: 286mg
- Carbohydrates: 48.8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 30.1g
- Protein: 3.9g
- Servings: 9
- Yield: 1 cake
Ingredients:
| For the Cake: | For the Frosting: |
|---|---|
| 1 1/2 cups flour | 1 tablespoon gelatin |
| 1 cup sugar | 1/2 cup orange juice |
| 3 tablespoons cocoa powder | 1/2 cup cold water |
| 1 teaspoon baking soda | 1 1/2 cups heavy cream |
| 1/2 teaspoon salt | 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar |
| 5 tablespoons olive oil | 1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Instructions:
1. Preparing the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into an 8″ x 8″ baking pan.
- Create three holes in the dry ingredients.
- Pour olive oil into the first hole, white vinegar into the second hole, and vanilla extract into the third hole. (Yes, you read that right!)
- Pour orange juice over everything and mix well.
- Spread the batter evenly in the pan.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until the center is firm.
- Allow the cake to cool before frosting.
2. Making the Frosting:
- Combine gelatin, orange juice, and cold water in a small saucepan.
- Let it stand until thick.
- Place the saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, just until the gelatin dissolves.
- Remove from heat and cool, but do not allow it to set.
- Whip the heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract until slightly thickened.
- While beating slowly, gradually add the gelatin mixture to the whipped cream mixture.
- Whip at high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the frosting thickly over the cooled cake.
Serving Suggestions:
- This Wacky Chocolate-Orange Cake with Orange Frosting is a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Serve it at birthday parties, potlucks, or even as a sweet surprise for your loved ones.
- Pair it with a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a glass of cold milk for the ultimate indulgence.
Storage:
- Any leftovers (if there are any!) can be refrigerated to maintain freshness.
- Simply cover the cake securely with plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container before refrigerating.
Tips:
- Don’t be deterred by the unconventional ingredients in this recipe; they all come together to create a uniquely delicious dessert.
- For an extra burst of citrus flavor, garnish the cake with orange zest before serving.
- Feel free to get creative with the frosting by adding orange food coloring for a vibrant touch.
Enjoy your slice of whimsy!
This Wacky Chocolate-Orange Cake with Orange Frosting is sure to surprise and delight your taste buds with its unexpected combination of flavors. So go ahead, embrace the wackiness, and treat yourself to a slice of pure joy! 🍫🍊
