Orange Chocolate Marble Cake with Orange Buttercream Frosting
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
🥣 Recipe Category: Dessert
🏷️ Keywords: Oranges, Citrus, Fruit, Low Protein, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Christmas, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy
Description
Fruit and chocolate come together in a delightful symphony of flavors in this Orange Chocolate Marble Cake with Orange Buttercream Frosting. With its vibrant citrus notes and rich chocolate swirls, this cake is not only beautiful but also incredibly delicious. Perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to holiday gatherings, this cake is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Butter |
| 1 1/2 cups | Sugar |
| 1 1/2 cups | Cake flour |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 2 1/2 cups | Milk |
| 1 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 2 oz | Chocolate, melted |
| 1 | Mandarin oranges, peeled and chopped |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/4 cup | Water |
| 1 | Orange, zest grated |
| 4 cups | Confectioners’ sugar |
| 1 | Egg yolk |
| 1/2 cup | Orange juice |
Instructions
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Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
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Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add Eggs and Orange Zest: Blend in the grated orange zest and eggs until well combined.
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Prepare Batter: In a separate bowl, sift together the cake flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and beat well after each addition.
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Pour Batter: Pour about two-thirds of the batter into the prepared cake pans, spreading it evenly.
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Prepare Chocolate Batter: In a small bowl, combine the melted chocolate, baking soda, and water. Mix well and then blend it into the remaining cake batter.
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Create Marble Effect: Spoon dollops of the chocolate batter over the orange batter in the cake pans. Use a spatula or knife to swirl the batters together, creating a marble effect.
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Bake: Place the cake pans in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the cakes spring back when lightly touched.
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Cool: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Prepare Orange Buttercream Frosting: In a large bowl, blend together the butter and egg yolk at low speed. Gradually beat in the confectioners’ sugar, alternating with the orange juice, until smooth and creamy. Mix in the grated orange zest.
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Frost and Decorate: Once the cakes are completely cooled, fill and frost them with the Orange Buttercream Frosting. Decorate the top of the cake with slices of mandarin oranges for an extra burst of flavor and a decorative touch.
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Serve: Slice and serve this delightful Orange Chocolate Marble Cake with Orange Buttercream Frosting to your guests and watch as they delight in every bite!
This cake is not only visually stunning but also bursting with the refreshing flavors of oranges and the indulgent richness of chocolate. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a sweet treat, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household. Enjoy! 🍊🍫
