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Orange bundt cake served on a wooden board and topped with chocolate ganache and candied orange slices.

Extra Moist Orange Bundt Cake with Chocolate Glaze

Christianna | Siftnwhisk
An easy, one-bowl recipe for the softest and fluffiest chocolate orange bundt cake made with extra virgin olive oil!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 12
Calories 452 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 3 Eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 1 cup Orange Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 1/2 tsp Orange Zest
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 ½ cups All-purpose Flour sifted
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

Chocolate Glaze

  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 4 oz Dark Chocolate finely chopped

Garnish (Optional)

  • Candied Orange Slices

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven on 350 F (180 C).
  • 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.
  • Have any questions about the recipe or want to ask for substitutions? Please contact us.

Nutrition

Calories: 452kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 177mgPotassium: 161mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 251IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 3mg
Keyword all-purpose flour, dark chocolate, eggs, olive oil, orange juice, orange zest, sugar
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