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Dark Chocolate Blood Orange Cake

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If you’re in search of an indulgent yet refreshing dessert, this Dark Chocolate Blood Orange Cake is the perfect choice! This showstopper features a rich, moist chocolate cake infused with the vibrant zest and juice of blood oranges, creating a delightful balance that tantalizes the taste buds. Perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to casual weeknight treats—this cake will surely bring joy to your table. With straightforward steps and familiar ingredients, you’ll feel like a baking pro in no time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • Zest from 2 blood oranges
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 3/4 cup blood orange juice (from about 4 large oranges)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/4 cups water (for frosting)
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • Zest from 3 blood oranges (for frosting)
  • 6 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup blood orange juice (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate (for ganache)
  • 1/2 cup half and half (or 1/4 cup cream with 1/4 cup milk for ganache)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, mix water, sugar, olive oil, blood orange zest, and juice until blended.
  3. In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add to the wet mixture without overmixing.
  4. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks.
  5. For frosting, beat butter until smooth; gradually incorporate powdered sugar, zest from three blood oranges, vanilla extract, and juice.
  6. Frost cooled cakes as desired and drizzle with chocolate ganache made by melting dark chocolate with half and half.

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