Chocolate Cake Made With Orange Marmalade Recipe

Indulge in a slice of history with this decadent chocolate cake, a treasured recipe passed down from a former cook for Princess Elizabeth! This exquisite cake, favored by the Royal Family and sent to Windsor, Balmoral, and Sandringham, features a delightful orange marmalade swirl and a rich coffee icing. The marmalade adds a unique twist to the classic chocolate cake, creating a surprisingly harmonious flavor profile. This recipe is perfect for special occasions or whenever you crave a truly unforgettable dessert. Prepare to be amazed!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 135 mins
Calories 751.5 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Chocolate Cake Made With Orange Marmalade

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How to Make Chocolate Cake Made With Orange Marmalade

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease and flour an 8 or 9-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. Melt chocolate in a double boiler over barely simmering water. Stir occasionally until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time, then stir in the orange marmalade.
  5. Gradually add the melted chocolate to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and ground almonds.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  8. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  9. Gently fold the egg whites into the cake batter until just combined.
  10. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. **While the cake cools, prepare the Coffee Icing (Recipe Below):**
  13. Once the cake is completely cool, slice it horizontally into two layers.
  14. Frost the bottom layer with coffee icing, top with the second layer, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  15. Garnish with chopped pistachios, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

235g

Fat

115g

Carbs

28g

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