Chocolate Orange Bundt Cake
The flavors of orange and chocolate are the perfect compliment to each other in this rich, moist bundt cake. Finished off with a chocolate glaze, this cake is the perfect dessert for any special occasion.
Servings: 12 -16 servings
Ingredients
For the cake
- 3 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups orange juice
- 2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat to 350 degrees. Generously spray a bundt pan with baking spray.
- With an an electric mixer, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cocoa. Stir in the orange juice, mayonnaise, vinegar and vanilla and mix until just combined. Fold in the orange zest.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean, 45-55 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make the glaze by stirring the powdered sugar and cocoa together in a medium bowl. Whisk in the orange juice, 1 tablespoon at a time, until glaze reaches a good consistency for drizzling. Spoon the glaze over the cooled cake.