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John Lewis Chocolate Orange Cake Recipe

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If you’re looking for a delicious and indulgent cake recipe that’s sure to be a hit with everyone, then look no further than the John Lewis Chocolate Orange Cake. This classic cake is a favorite of many and is sure to be a hit with all your family and friends. Made with a moist and velvety chocolate sponge, creamy orange buttercream filling and an irresistible chocolate ganache topping, this delicious cake will be a surefire hit at any gathering.

Ingredients


For the sponge:
  • 250g dark chocolate
  • 250g butter
  • 250g caster sugar
  • 50g cocoa powder
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 200g self-raising flour
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest


For the orange buttercream filling:
  • 200g butter, softened
  • 400g icing sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice


For the chocolate ganache topping:
  • 150g dark chocolate
  • 150ml double cream

Instructions


To make the sponge:
  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and line two 20cm round cake tins with baking parchment.
  • In a large heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and butter in the microwave or over a pan of simmering water.
  • Once melted, add the caster sugar and cocoa powder and whisk together until well combined.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, then add the vanilla extract.
  • Add the self-raising flour and orange zest and stir until just combined.
  • Divide the mixture between the two prepared tins and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  • Once baked, leave to cool in the tins for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.


To make the orange buttercream filling:
  • In a large bowl, beat the butter until light and creamy.
  • Add the icing sugar and beat until well combined.
  • Add the orange zest and orange juice and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Spread the buttercream filling over one of the sponges and sandwich together with the other.


To make the chocolate ganache topping:
  • Place the dark chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl.
  • Heat the cream in a small saucepan until just boiling, then pour over the dark chocolate.
  • Whisk together until smooth and creamy, then leave to cool until thick and spreadable.
  • Spread the ganache over the top of the cake, using a palette knife to create swirls.

Nutrition


This John Lewis Chocolate Orange Cake recipe serves 12. Each serving provides the following nutritional information:
  • Calories: 562 kcal
  • Fat: 32.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 64.4g
  • Protein: 5.4g


This cake is a real treat and a great way to indulge in something sweet and delicious. The combination of the moist chocolate sponge, creamy orange buttercream filling and decadent chocolate ganache topping is sure to tantalize the taste buds of anyone who tries it. This classic cake recipe is easy to make and sure to be a hit with all your family and friends. So next time you’re looking for a delicious and indulgent cake, why not give this John Lewis Chocolate Orange Cake a try?

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