Gluten-Free Chocolate and Orange Cake Recipe | Easy and Delicious
Indulge in the irresistible combination of chocolate and orange with this gluten-free cake recipe. Made with a moist and flavorful cake base infused with citrus flavors, this dessert is sure to satisfy any chocolate craving. This easy-to-follow recipe starts by separating five egg yolks from the whites and combining them with citrus-infused olive oil, sugar, orange zest, and juice. Melt dark chocolate and add it to the batter for an extra decadent touch. Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold them gently into the batter. Pour the batter into a pre-lined baking tin and bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 50 minutes. Once baked, let the cake cool for 15 minutes before removing it from the tin. Finish off with a sprinkling of orange zest, icing sugar, and freshly whipped cream for an impressive presentation. Treat yourself to this delightful gluten-free chocolate and orange cake today!
Ingredients:
- 5 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup Citrus-infused olive oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 200 grams dark chocolate
- Orange zest (for sprinkling)
- Icing sugar (for sprinkling)
- Freshly whipped cream (for serving)
Cooking steps:
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add Citrus-infused olive oil, sugar, orange zest, and orange juice to the bowl. Mix well.
- Break apart the dark chocolate and melt it in an oven-proof bowl over a pot of hot water.
- Add the melted chocolate to the batter and whisk until well combined.
- Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter.
- Pour the batter into a pre-lined baking tin.
- Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 50 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes before removing it from the tin.
- Sprinkle with orange zest, icing sugar, and serve with freshly whipped cream on top.
