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Dark Chocolate Blood Orange Cake: An Indulgent Homemade Delight

Dark Chocolate Blood Orange Cake
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An indulgent cake that combines rich dark chocolate with the zesty flavor of blood orange.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup blood orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a cake pan.
  3. In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Stir in vanilla, buttermilk, and blood orange juice.
  7. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Let cool before removing from the pan.

Notes

  • For a more intense flavor, add zest of one blood orange.
  • This cake pairs beautifully with a blood orange glaze.

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Keywords: dark chocolate, blood orange, cake, dessert

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