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Chocolate Orange Buttermilk Cake

12 | 02 | 2014
By Soni Sinha

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Chocolate Orange Buttermilk Cake

Chocolate and orange,

make a dessert divine

with an incredible taste

that’s hard to define

Soft and oh so moist,

perfectly sweet

for your valentine

Chocolate Orange Buttermilk Cake

not an ounce of butter

so fret not later

so sinfully good,

irresistible

its just what you need

to make things better

Chocolate Orange Buttermilk Cake 2

The simple pleasures

that life has to offer

lies in a bite of

this magical

whimsical

effortless

cake

so look no further

chocolate and orange

are a treat together

Chocolate Orange Buttermilk Cake

Chocolate Orange Buttermilk Cake

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Ingredients
  

  • All Purpose Flour-1 1/3 cup
  • Sugar-1 1/2 cup
  • Good Quality Cocoa-2/3 cup
  • Baking Powder-1 tsp
  • Baking Soda-1 tsp
  • Salt- 1/2 tsp
  • Large Eggs-2
  • Orange Zest-2 tbsp
  • Orange juice-1/4 cup
  • Buttermilk-3/4 cup
  • Vanilla Extract-2 tsp
  • Canola Oil-3 tbsp
  • Very Hot water-3/4 cup
  • Confectioner's Sugar-for sprinkling

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Grease a 9x2 inch round cake pan.
  • In a bowl mix the first six ingredients.
  • In a mixing bowl beat the eggs with an electric blender and add the buttermilk,vanilla,canola oil,orange juice and zest.
  • Add the dry ingredients a little at a time.
  • Add the hot water and continue mixing until well combined.
  • Pour into the greased pan and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool a little bit and sprinkle powdered sugar before serving.Enjoy!

Recipe slightly adapted from Oprah.com

 

 

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Comments

  1. Smitha says

    December 21, 2014 at

    I tried the cake in the outcome was jus superb!!! Every one loved it. Thanks a lot.

  2. Terra says

    February 27, 2014 at

    Wow, look how moist and amazing that lovely cake looks! I love the addition of buttermilk, it gives such amazing flavor to sweet treats! Beautiful, Hugs, Terra
    Terra recently posted..Pulled Pork Mac n’ CheeseMy Profile

  3. Poornima says

    February 13, 2014 at

    The cake looks splendid. Love the flavors, so tempting!
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  4. Gourmet Getaways says

    February 13, 2014 at

    What a beautiful cake, it looks so moist and chocolatey too. I really need to get into the kitchen and satisfy my sweet tooth.

  5. Choc Chip Uru says

    February 13, 2014 at

    I can almost taste this cake from here 😀

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru
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  6. mjskit says

    February 12, 2014 at

    What a moist and delicious looking cake! Love the combination of chocolate and orange and this cake takes that combination over the top!
    mjskit recently posted..Spice it up with Fiery Chocolate ShotsMy Profile

  7. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

    February 12, 2014 at

    I love everything about this post, Soni! The whimsical poetic way you drafted it, the fabulous flavour combo of chocolate and orange (one of my favourites) and this gorgeous, moist, light butter-less cake. Yum! Your photos are gorgeous too. I can’t wait to make this!
    Nancy @ gottagetbaked recently posted..Chocolate Caramel Pretzel ‘n Chip Tart for a #ValentinesDay #HolidayFoodPartyMy Profile

    • Soni says

      February 13, 2014 at

      Thankyou sweet Nancy! Your comments brighten up my day 🙂

  8. Ed M says

    February 12, 2014 at

    What is a “9X12 ’round’ baking dish”?

    • Soni Sinha says

      February 12, 2014 at

      Thanks for pointing out the typo.Its 9×2 inch round cake pan.

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