Chocolate Orange Marble Cake Recipe

Relive childhood baking memories with this decadent Chocolate Orange Marble Cake! A modern twist on a classic, this recipe delivers a deliciously sweet chocolate cake swirled with vibrant orange. Inspired by a prize-winning brownie troop entry, this recipe is easy to follow and perfect for bakers of all levels. Customize the sweetness to your liking – adjust the sugar for a less intense chocolate flavor. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this show-stopping dessert!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 450.5 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Orange Marble Cake

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How to Make Chocolate Orange Marble Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the orange zest, orange juice, and buttermilk. Add this mixture to the batter and mix until evenly distributed.
  7. Divide the batter in half. In one half, stir in the melted chocolate.
  8. Spoon alternating dollops of chocolate and orange batter into the prepared pan. Swirl gently with a knife or toothpick for a marble effect.
  9. Bake for 65-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a chocolate ganache (optional) before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

121g

Fat

59g

Carbs

21g

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