Description
Dark Chocolate Blood Orange Cake is a luscious dessert that beautifully combines the deep richness of dark chocolate with the vibrant zest of blood oranges. This moist, fudgy cake is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply indulging on a cozy night in. With its stunning visuals and unforgettable flavor, this cake will surely impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup high-quality dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Zest from 2 blood oranges
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
- Melt dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth; let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by melted chocolate and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and zest. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in blood orange juice and zest from another orange.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg