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Moist Chocolate Orange Coffee Cake

Moist Chocolate Orange Coffee Cake for Ultimate Brunch Bliss

This Moist Chocolate Orange Coffee Cake combines rich chocolate and zesty orange for an irresistible dessert perfect for brunch gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute gluten-free flour if required
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar adds warmth and moisture
  • ¾ cup Cocoa Powder Dutch-process cocoa for a richer taste
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder a leavening agent
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda works with the baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt enhances flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon optional for extra warmth
  • ½ cup Cold Butter for tender crumb and topping
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar adds sweetness and texture
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature preferred
  • Zest of 1 Orange infuses fresh citrus flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract adds depth to flavor
  • ¾ cup Sour Cream full-fat Greek yogurt can be a substitute
  • ¼ cup Orange Juice fresh juice is best
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips dark chocolate enhances flavor
For the Crumb Topping
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for the glaze

Equipment

  • 9-inch round baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon. Mix in cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Chill this for later.
  3. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  4. Beat together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
  5. Mix in orange zest and vanilla. Alternate adding the dry mixture and sour cream with orange juice, folding in the chocolate chips last.
  6. Pour the batter into the pan, top with crumb mixture, and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 20 minutes before glazing if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

To customize flavor, consider adding espresso powder for enhanced chocolate flavor.

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