Chocolate Orange & Grand Marnier Truffle Cake Recipe

Chocolate Orange & Grand Marnier Truffle Cake Recipe

How To Make Chocolate Orange & Grand Marnier Truffle Cake

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Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 30 minutes
Total: 50 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 2 tbsp Grand Marnier liqueur
  • 1/2 cup chocolate truffles, chopped
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

  3. In a separate large bowl, mix the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.

  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.

  6. Fold in the orange zest, Grand Marnier, and chopped chocolate truffles.

  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

  8. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  9. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories : 320kcal
  • Total Fat : 17g
  • Saturated Fat : 10g
  • Cholesterol : 105mg
  • Sodium : 140mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 39g
  • Dietary Fiber : 2g
  • Sugar : 21g
  • Protein : 4g
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