Chocolate-Orange Layer Cake
Chocolate-Orange Layer Cake
35 Min(s) (incl. cooling)
20 Min(s) Prep
15 Min(s) Cook
Combine gorgeous pre-baked chocolate cakes with a delightful orange frosting in this Chocolate-Orange Layer Cake. Watch our video to see how orange zest enhances the flavor of this Chocolate-Orange Layer Cake.
What You Need
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16 servings
Original recipe yields 16 servings
6 Tbsp. butter, softened
6 cups powdered sugar
1 Tbsp. orange zest
12 drops orange food coloring
2 baked chocolate cake layers (8 inch), cooled
Let's Make It
1
Beat first 5 ingredients with mixer until blended.
2
Cut each cake horizontally into 2 layers. Stack on plate, spreading 3/4 cup frosting between each layer. Frost top and side with remaining frosting.
3
Microwave chocolate and COOL WHIP in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after each minute. Cool 15 min.; spread over top of cake, allowing excess to drizzle down side. Keep refrigerated.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Size Wise
The orange flavor is a perfect complement to the chocolate in this special-occasion cake.
Tip 2
Substitute
Substitute 8 drops yellow and 4 drops red food coloring for the orange food coloring.
Nutrition
Calories
540
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28g
36%
Saturated Fat 12g
60%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 105mg
35%
Sodium 430mg
19%
Total Carbohydrates 70g
25%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars 60g
120%
Protein 5g
10%
Vitamin A
8%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
4%
Iron
15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
16 servings
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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