Description
A decadent cake combining rich chocolate, bright orange, and crunchy almonds, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Whisk together wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Gently fold wet and dry ingredients together.
- Pour the mixture into a greased and floured pan and smooth the top.
- Bake the cake for 35-40 minutes.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a professional touch, prepare a chocolate orange glaze and ensure the cake is completely cooled before applying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cake, chocolate, orange, almond, dessert