Dark Chocolate Orange Cake
Description
This cake is a dry and grainy texture with a hint of orange.
Ingredients
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10 tablespoons butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups white sugar
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4 eggs
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2/3 cup sour cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons grated orange zest
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup chopped almonds
Directions
1
In a bowl, cream the butter with the sugar. Beat in the eggs, then the sour cream, vanilla and orange rind.
2
In another bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Beat into the creamed mixture just until incorporated and then stir in the almonds.
3
Turn the batter into a greased and floured tube pan. Bake in a 350 degrees F (175 degree C) oven for 1 hour, or until it tests done with a toothpick. Let cool on a rack. Makes 16 servings.