Chocolate Orange Cake

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 60 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 40 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 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 35.0g54%
 Saturated Fat 7.0g37%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 116mg39%
Sodium 661mg28%
Total Carbohydrate 255.0g85%
 Dietary Fiber 7.0g28%
 Sugars 202.0g
Protein 14.0g29%
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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