Chocolate Orange Blossom Cake

Chocolate Orange Blossom Cake is a delectable dessert that combines the rich flavor of chocolate with the refreshing taste of orange blossom. This cake is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests.
To make this delicious cake, you will need the following ingredients:

For the cake:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water

For the frosting:

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups sugar" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;">powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon orange blossom water
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Slowly pour in the boiling water and mix until the batter is smooth.
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
While the cakes are baking, prepare the frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add the cocoa powder and mix until well combined. Gradually add the sugar" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;">powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and orange blossom water, mixing until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
Once the cakes are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, remove the cakes from the pans and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Once the cakes are cool, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top of the frosting and spread another layer of frosting on top.
Garnish the cake with orange zest or chocolate shavings, if desired.
This Chocolate Orange Blossom Cake is a perfect combination of rich chocolate and refreshing orange blossom. It is a moist and decadent cake that is sure to impress your guests.
Type: Dessert
Ingredients: Flour, sugar, cocoa powder, buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, butter, sugar" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;">powdered sugar, milk, orange blossom water.