This Chocolate Orange Cake recipe has an easy Chocolate Glaze that's loaded with flavor and simply delicious. Our friend Rachel Dunston took inspiration from the famous Terry's Chocolate Orange candy for this moist chocolate cake recipe that everyone will love.
This Chocolate Orange Cake can be made with gluten-free flour blend or conventional AP flour.
It's (almost) always orange season in California.
California’s first orange groves were planted by Spanish missionaries in the early 1800s. Within 100 years, California experienced a “Second Gold Rush” – fueled by Navel oranges. The majority of U.S. citrus grows in three states: California, Arizona and Texas. California farmers lead the way in citrus production, providing about 60% of the total. Most of California’s citrus crop is eaten fresh, so the state actually provides over 80% of the nation’s fresh citrus (the rest goes to juices and other canned/jarred products.) California also grows over 90% of U.S. lemons. Most citrus is in season from September through June, but some varieties of oranges are still in season throughout the summer. That means Americans and Canadians should almost always be able to find U.S. grown citrus in stores. Check out tons of California citrus recipes here.
Which flour is the best for this gluten-free Chocolate Orange Cake recipe?
This Chocolate Orange Cake recipe works beautifully with gluten-free flours. King Arthur Measure for Measure or Pamela’s Gluten-Free Artisan Blend blend both make light, fluffy gluten-free cakes. If you're making your own blend, use gum free baking binder instead of xanthan or guar gum.
About the easy Chocolate Glaze recipe:
This easy Chocolate Glaze comes together simply, with just cocoa powder, fresh orange juice, powdered sugar and a pinch of salt, whisked up in a small bowl. If you'd like to make a plain chocolate glaze instead of Chocolate Orange, swap milk in for the orange juice and follow the same measurements and directions.
More Chocolate Cake recipes to try:
Rachel Dunston is one of our favorite master bakers! Try her Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp, Sticky Gingerbread Cake, S'mores Chocolate Banana Bread and Fruitcake Cupcakes too.
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