Mother's Day Recipes

Orange Cappuccino Cake

The refreshing orange zest in this Orange Cappuccino Cake adds a delightful balance to its rich chocolate and coffee flavors.

Orange Cappuccino Cake

Ingredients

Cake

  • 2 ounces sweet baking chocolate
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup orange cappuccino-flavored instant coffee mix
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
  • 2 cups Gold Medal all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Orange Cappuccino Frosting

  • 2 ounces sweet baking chocolate
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons orange cappuccino-flavored instant coffee mix
  • 8 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup orange juice

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour* a 13 x 9 inch pan.
  2. In small saucepan, heat 2 ounces chocolate and the water over low heat, stirring frequently, until chocolate is melted. Stir in 1/4 cup coffee mix (dry) and orange peel; cool slightly.
  3. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  4. In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter and the granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in chocolate mixture and vanilla extract. Beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating until smooth after each addition.
  5. In medium bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Pour into pan.
  6. Bake for 42 to 45 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  7. In medium saucepan, heat 2 ounces chocolate and 1/2 cup butter over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth. Stir in 2 tablespoons coffee mix (dry).
  8. In large bowl, beat powdered sugar, milk, orange juice and melted chocolate mixture on medium speed until light and fluffy. Spread frosting evenly over cake.

Notes

* For best results, use our Pan Release!

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories 630 (Calories from Fat 205); Total Fat 23g (Saturated Fat 7g); Cholesterol 55mg; Sodium 360mg; Total Carbohydrate 103g (Dietary Fiber 2g); Protein 5g

Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 18%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 4%; Iron 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Notes

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Betty Crocker







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