This delightful loaf cake combines rich chocolate and zesty orange for a deliciously unique dessert.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 orange
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, mix the sugar and vegetable oil. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract, orange zest, orange juice, and buttermilk.
Combine Mixtures:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cake:
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve:
Slice and enjoy your delicious chocolate orange loaf cake!
Enjoy Your Sweet Treat! 🍊🍫
This cake is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress with its delightful flavors!
