Indulge in a sophisticated Orange Cake with Chocolate Sauce—a moist, zesty cake enhanced with Grand Marnier, marzipan, and fresh orange zest. Perfect for any celebration!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Wait Time45 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Servings: 6
Calories: 410kcal
Ingredients
FOR THE ORANGE CAKE
1mediumorange,zested and squeezed
3largeeggs
4.5ounceswhite marzipan
4.5ouncessoft butter + 1 teaspoon for the mold
3.5ouncesall-purpose flour + 1 teaspoon for the mold
3.5ouncesicing sugar
3tablespoonsGrand Marnier
4ouncescandied orange peel,finely diced
1.5ouncessliced almonds,toasted
FOR THE CHOCOLATE SAUCE
3.5ouncesdark chocolate chips
0.5cupmilk
1.5ouncescocoa powder
Instructions
Make the cake: Butter and flour a square baking pan, turn it upside down, and tap it to remove excess flour. Blend the marzipan, orange zest, and orange juice until a smooth cream forms.
In a large bowl, whisk together the soft butter with the orange zest and sugar. Whisk in the eggs, one at the time. Incorporate the flour and chopped orange peel. Mix well until homogenized. Pour in the almond cream and Grand Marnier, then mix well again until smooth.
Bake the cake: Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan. Smooth the top of the cake with the back of a spoon. Bake for about 25 minutes on the bottom rack of the oven. When cooked, unmold the cake on a wire cooling rack and allow cooling. When cold, dust the cake with icing sugar.
Finish the cake: Place the milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Off the heat, whisk in the dark chocolate until melted. Whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth.
Serve the cake: Cut the cake and plate it. Decorate each slice with chocolate sauce, candied orange skin and toasted almonds.