Easter Chocolate Orange Cake

Easter Chocolate Orange Cake is a delicious and indulgent dessert that is perfect for the Easter season. This cake is a perfect combination of rich chocolate and tangy orange flavors that will leave your taste buds craving for more.
To make this mouth-watering 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
- 1 tablespoon orange zest

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 tablespoon orange zest
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. Stir in the boiling water and orange zest. The batter will be thin, but don't worry, it will bake up perfectly.
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.
To make the frosting, beat the softened butter in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Add the cocoa powder and sugar" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;">powdered sugar and mix until well combined. Gradually add the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and creamy. Stir in the orange zest.
Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake. Decorate with additional orange zest or chocolate shavings, if desired.
This Easter Chocolate Orange Cake is a perfect dessert for any occasion. It is rich, moist, and bursting with flavor. The combination of chocolate and orange is simply irresistible. This cake is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for the recipe.
Type: Dessert Cake
Ingredients: Flour, Sugar, Cocoa Powder, Buttermilk, Vegetable Oil, Eggs, Vanilla Extract, Boiling Water, Orange Zest, Butter, Powdered Sugar, Milk.