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.
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
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour* a 13 x 9 inch pan.
- 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.
- In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
- 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.
- In medium bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Pour into pan.
- Bake for 42 to 45 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- 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).
- 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