ORANGE CHOCOLATE GANACHE CAKE

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Make and share this Orange Chocolate Ganache Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Yummy Piece of Cake

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 8, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup oil
2 extra large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup brewed coffee
6 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 cup butter
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
3 tablespoons candied orange peel

Steps:

  • Bake the Cake: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. You will need two 8" round cake pans, line w/ parchment paper at the bottom, greased and coated w/ very fine bread crumbs.
  • Into a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Make a wide well in the middle of the dry ingredients. Add in the following order, without mixing, the buttermilk, oil, eggs and vanilla. With a large wire whisk, beat until smooth. Mix in coffee. Set aside.
  • Gently pour the batter into the pans. Bake for 30 minutes at 325 degrees F, or until the top springs back when lightly pressed with a fingertip. Cool completely.
  • For the frosting: Chop the chocolate and melt with a double boiler. Cool to room temperature.
  • Beat the butter until light yellow and fluffy. Add egg yolk and vanilla. Gradually add the sugar. Dissolve the coffee in 2 t hot water. Add the chocolate and coffee to the butter mixture until blended. Do not whip! Spread immediately on cooled cake. Top with candied orange.

Ahdwoa Malonzy
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I'm vegan, so I'm not sure how I can make this cake.


Adheise God'spower
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I'm allergic to oranges, so I'm not sure if I can make this cake.


M Saif Shahid
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This cake recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a different one.


Bilal Memon
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I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for this cake, but I'm going to try to make it anyway.


monzu shaly
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This cake sounds like the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Asef Rasuli
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks so easy.


Cynthia Mcghee
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but this cake sounds delicious.


Santa Pun
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This cake looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.


Rebaone Ree
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I'm not sure I would make this cake again. It's not bad, but it's not my favorite.


Jemo Official
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This cake is very rich. A little goes a long way.


Umar Isah
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The instructions were a bit confusing, but the cake turned out great in the end.


Alyssa K
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.


Aol Devinah Layer
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I'm not a big fan of orange and chocolate together, but this cake changed my mind. It's so delicious!


Adams Vilnis
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This cake is so easy to make. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh.


Mobile Rock
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I love the rich chocolate ganache on this cake. It's the perfect finishing touch.


Antonio Pena
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. The orange and chocolate flavors are a perfect combination.


MD MARUF HASSAH
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Zeyneb Nuruhussn
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This cake is absolutely delicious! The orange and chocolate flavors are perfectly balanced, and the ganache is rich and creamy. I highly recommend it.


Israrali Zardari
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I'm not much of a baker, but this cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The instructions were clear and concise, and the cake was ready in no time. It was a big hit with my family, and I'll definitely be making it again.


Sphiwe Spheh
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This orange chocolate ganache cake was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors was divine, and the cake was moist and fluffy. My guests raved about it, and I'll definitely be making it again.