ORANGE-MOCHA-CHOCOLATE CAKE
A sprinkle of instant espresso and a dash of orange liqueur turns a plain chocolate cake mix into an elegantly flavored cake.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 4h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms only of two 8-inch square pans. In large bowl, combine cake mix, 1 teaspoon espresso coffee, water, oil and eggs. Beat with electric mixer at low speed for 1 minute, scraping bowl constantly. Pour into greased pans.
- Bake at 350°F. for 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around sides of pans to loosen. Remove cakes from pans; place on wire racks. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.
- In medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of the whipping cream, sugar, butter and 1/2 teaspoon espresso coffee. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add chocolate chips; stir until melted. Stir in liqueur. Cool 30 minutes or until completely cooled.
- In medium bowl, beat remaining 1 1/2 cups whipping cream just until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cooled chocolate mixture. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Place 1 cake layer, top side down, on serving plate. Spread orange marmalade and 1 cup of the chocolate whipped cream over top. Top with second cake layer, top side up. Reserve about 1/2 cup chocolate whipped cream for garnish. Frost sides and top of cake with remaining chocolate whipped cream.
- Pipe reserved chocolate whipped cream around top edge of cake. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Just before serving, garnish as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 50 g
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Rasel Kabir
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of orange and chocolate together, but this cake was actually really good. The flavors were well-balanced.
Mondah Abraham
[email protected]This cake was a great way to use up some leftover oranges. It was moist and flavorful.
Trinity Rand
[email protected]The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was good.
Mostufa Khan
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and the instructions were clear. I would definitely make this cake again.
Fader Jetta
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The orange and chocolate flavors were a perfect combination.
Mayya volk
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Phumzile Cynthia
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.
Awais Khokar
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a bundt pan and it came out perfectly. The flavor was amazing and everyone loved it.
Amir Khan333
[email protected]I loved the orange flavor in this cake! It was a nice twist on a classic chocolate cake. The cake was also very moist and fluffy.
Alexandra Marler
[email protected]This orange mocha chocolate cake was a huge hit with my family! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the cake was moist and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.