Chocolate Orange Cake in Hollowed Oranges Recipe
This decadent Chocolate Orange Cake combines rich dark chocolate with fresh orange flavors baked inside hollowed orange shells. Moist and flavorful, this unique dessert is topped with a dusting of powdered sugar and fresh mint for a refreshing finish, perfect for special occasions or a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 individual chocolate orange cakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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Orange Shells
- 4 whole oranges, tops cut off and flesh removed
Cake Batter
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
- 100g dark chocolate, melted
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Reserved orange juice from removed orange flesh
For Garnish
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare Orange Shells: Cut the tops off the oranges and carefully remove the flesh, reserving some of the juice. Set the hollow shells aside for filling.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, reserved orange juice, eggs, melted butter, and melted dark chocolate. Stir until smooth and fully blended.
- Add Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to create the cake batter.
- Fill Orange Shells: Spoon the batter into the hollowed orange shells, filling them evenly. Place the filled shells upright on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the filled orange shells for approximately 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Dust the tops with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- Be gentle when hollowing the oranges to avoid breaking the shells.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Reserve the orange juice carefully as it adds natural citrus sweetness and moisture to the cake.
- Ensure the cake batter is not too runny to prevent leaking during baking.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for optimal taste.
Keywords: Chocolate Orange Cake, baked orange dessert, dark chocolate cake, citrus dessert, individual cakes
