Grease a 10 inch bundt pan with non-stick baking spray and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until smooth for about 2 minutes.
1 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar, 3 Eggs
Pour the olive oil, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract and whisk until combined.
1 cup Olive Oil, 1 cup Orange Juice, 1 1/2 tsp Orange Zest, 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
Add the sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk until fully incorporated. The batter should be silky with no lumps. Do not overmix the batter.
2 ½ cups All-purpose Flour, 1 tbsp Baking Powder, 1/4 tsp Salt
Pour the batter into the greased bundt pan.
Bake for 35 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean with little to no crumbs.
Remove from oven and let the cake completely coll cool down before turning out of the pan.
Chocolate Glaze
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, simmer heavy cream until hot and lightly steamy. Do not boil the heavy cream.
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
Remove from heat and add the finely chopped chocolate pieces.
4 oz Dark Chocolate
Let it sit for 2 minutes then stir chocolate ganache using a spoon until glossy.
Pour chocolate ganache on top of orange bundt cake.
Garnish (Optional)
Top with candied orange slices.
Candied Orange Slices
Cut into slices and serve.
Enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh oranges and extra virgin olive oil for the most tender texture.
Whisk sugar and eggs well. This will result in a fluffy cake.
Note that all ovens bake differently, so yours may take a little less or a little more time to bake.
Make Ahead & Storage Instructions: Orange bundt cake with dark chocolate glaze will keep fresh for up to 3 days at room temperature in an airtight container. You may freeze the cake before adding the chocolate ganache glaze for up to 2 months covered tightly with plastic wrap.
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