Chocolate Cake with Orange and Chocolate Compote
Description:
A dessert that combines the richness of chocolate and the citrus freshness of orange, ideal for lovers of sweet-bitter combinations. The cake is soft and intense, with a heart rich in orange and chocolate compote that makes it unique. Perfect for a refined snack or a special dessert.
Details:
- Servings: 6-8 people
- Difficulty: Medium
- Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 45-50 minutes
- Rest: 10 minutes
- Allergens: Gluten, lactose (butter, chocolate), eggs
Ingredients:
- 200 g of 00 flour
- 150 g of granulated sugar
- 150 g of soft butter
- 2 eggs
- 100 g dark chocolate
- 70 g of bitter cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 150 g of orange and chocolate compote
- Powdered sugar for decoration (optional)
Step by Step Preparation:
- Prepare the dough:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Butter and flour a 22cm diameter baking pan.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a bain-marie or in the microwave, stirring every 20 seconds.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until soft and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, continuing to mix.
- Combine sifted flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Mix until you get a smooth dough.
- Add the melted chocolate and mix well.
- Add the compote:
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
- Add 100g of orange and chocolate compote on top of the dough, spreading it evenly.
- Cover with the rest of the dough, trying to cover the compote well.
- Bake the cake:
- Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean (the compote may make it more moist).
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:
- Before serving, dust the cake with icing sugar, if desired.
Alternative Suggestion:
Add some dark chocolate chips on the surface before baking the cake, for an even more delicious and crunchy effect.
Thanks for reading!
I hope these recipes have inspired you to use our orange and chocolate compote in creative ways. Enjoy! 😊
