Chocolate Orange Cake

60 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 40 minutes

1342 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients


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2	cups	sugar	granulated
1 3/4	cups	flour, all-purpose
3/4	cup	cocoa powder
1 1/2	teaspoons	baking powder
1	teaspoon	salt
2	large	eggs
1	cup	milk
1/2	cup	vegetable oil
1 1/2	teaspoons	vanilla extract
1	cup	water	boiling

frosting
1/2	cup	vegetable shortening
4	cups	powdered sugar	sifted
1	tablespoon	orange zest	grated
2	tablespoons	orange juice
2 to 3	tablespoons	cream	or milk
1	x	orange zest	to decorate

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl.

Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla extract.

Beat at medium speed of electric mixer for 2 minutes, or until smooth.

Stir in boiling water. Mix well.

Pour batter into two 8-inch or 9-inch round cake pans, dividing evenly.

Bake for 35 - 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.

Cool 10 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.

Frosting: Beat all ingredients together until smooth and creamy, adding enough cream to make a smooth spreading consistency.

Spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake.

Decorate with orange zest.

Hint: A little orange liqueur in the icing and drizzle over the cake layers before frosting makes a wonderful special occasion dessert.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 464g

Amount per Serving

Calories 1342 24% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.0g	54%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	37%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 116mg	39%
Sodium 661mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 255.0g	85%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	28%
Sugars 202.0g
Protein 14.0g	29%

Vitamin A	6%		Vitamin C	8%
Calcium	16%		Iron	30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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