Best 2 Chocolate Clementine Cake Recipes

Indulge in the exquisite symphony of flavors with this chocolate clementine cake, where the richness of chocolate intertwines with the vibrant zest of clementines. This delectable creation promises an unforgettable taste experience, tantalizing your senses with every bite. Uncover the secrets behind crafting this masterpiece and tantalize your taste buds with each layer of this culinary delight. Immerse yourself in the delightful journey of baking this cake, where the aroma of citrus and chocolate engulfs your kitchen, creating an enchanting atmosphere that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CLEMENTINE CAKE

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A delicious way to use clementines! Standard boxed yellow cake mix is kicked up with clementines and chocolate in this refreshing and very easy cake!

Provided by BabkaGal

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Orange Dessert Recipes

Time 1h29m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 clementines
½ cup water, or as needed
1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix (such as Betty Crocker®)
3 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ teaspoon orange extract, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 drop red food coloring
2 (16 ounce) containers chocolate fudge frosting
1 clementine, peeled and finely chopped
1 clementine, peeled and segmented, or more to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
Finely grate zest from 2 clementines and set aside. Juice all 4 clementines into a measuring cup; add enough water to reach 1 cup.
Pour clementine juice into a large bowl. Add zest, cake mix, eggs, oil, orange extract, vanilla extract, salt, and red food coloring. Blend with an electric mixer until batter is smooth, about 2 minutes. Divide batter into greased cake pans and smooth the top.
Bake cakes in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 24 to 29 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack, about 30 minutes more.
Transfer cakes to a flat surface. Carefully trim the tops of the cakes with a sharp knife to level them; cut each layer in half horizontally. Transfer one cake layer to a serving plate and spread with 1/2 cup of the frosting; top with another cake layer and 1/2 cup of frosting. Scatter chopped clementine over the frosting. Stack and frost third and fourth cake layers. Arrange clementine wedges around the perimeter of the top layer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.2 calories, Carbohydrate 80.1 g, Cholesterol 47.2 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 404.6 mg, Sugar 62.5 g

CLEMENTINE AND CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE

Clementine and Chocolate Chip Cake image

I made the proto-type for this clementine cake by digging through the kitchen to see what we had. My seven-year-old son adored it. This is the second iteration and I found it's a winner. The whole fruit and whole flour provide a decent amount of nutrition for a dessert. The texture came out surprising smooth. Enjoy.

Provided by Rene Vincent Carrillo

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 large (2-1/2" dia)s clementines, peeled and segmented
1 medium apples - peeled, cored and chopped
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
Puree clementines and apple in a food processor or blender. Place in a large mixing bowl or on in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Mix well. Add whole wheat and all-purpose flours, baking soda, and salt. Blend and then add chocolate chips for a quick incorporation. Transfer to the prepared cake pan.
Bake in the center of the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51.1 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 366.8 mg, Sugar 37.4 g

Tips:

Mise en place: Before you start baking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. You can save time and avoid scrambling for ingredients while the oven is heating up.
Use the right size pan: Using a pan that is too large or too small will result in a cake that is too thin or too thick. Check the recipe for the recommended pan size.
Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting: If you frost the cake while it is still warm, the frosting will melt and slide off.
Use a serrated knife to cut the cake: This will help to prevent the cake from crumbling.

Conclusion:

This chocolate clementine cake is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the citrus glaze adds a bright and tangy flavor. Follow these tips to ensure that your cake turns out perfectly. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this beautiful and delicious cake at home.