Ingredients and Weight:
For the Chocolate Batter:
- All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups (180g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Cocoa powder: 1/2 cup (60g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Milk: 1 cup (240ml)
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Eggs: 2 large
For the Orange Batter:
- Orange zest: 1 tablespoon
- Orange Liqueur: 1/4 cup (60ml)
- All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups (180g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Milk: 1 cup (240ml)
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Eggs: 2 large
For the Marble Effect:
- Chocolate Batter: 1/3 cup
- Orange Batter: 1/3 cup
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
50-60 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- For the Chocolate Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, and eggs. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- For the Orange Batter: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange liqueur, milk, oil, and eggs. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- To Create the Marble Effect: Divide the chocolate batter and orange batter into two bowls. Add the remaining 1/3 cup of chocolate batter to the orange batter and the remaining 1/3 cup of orange batter to the chocolate batter. Mix each batter until just combined.
- Spoon alternately spoonfuls of the chocolate and orange batters into the prepared pan. Use a knife to swirl the batters together slightly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1/8 of cake):
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich and decadent chocolate flavor with a hint of orange
- Moist and fluffy texture
- Marble swirl effect for a unique presentation
User Comments:
- "This cake is divine! The combination of chocolate and orange is heavenly."
- "The marble effect is so beautiful and adds a touch of elegance to the dish."
- "I love the moist and fluffy texture of this cake. It's perfect for any occasion."
- "The orange liqueur adds a subtle yet noticeable flavor that complements the chocolate perfectly."
- "This cake is a crowd-pleaser! Everyone I've served it to has loved it."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
- If you don't have orange liqueur, you can substitute with orange juice or grated orange peel.
- Let the cake cool completely before inverting it onto a wire rack to prevent the cake from breaking.
