Chocolate Orange Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1½ cups all-purpose flour.
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½ cup cocoa powder.
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1 tsp baking powder.
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½ tsp baking soda.
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½ tsp salt.
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1 cup sugar.
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½ cup vegetable oil.
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2 eggs.
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1 tsp vanilla extract.
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Zest of 1 orange.
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½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice.
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½ cup buttermilk.
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½ cup chocolate chips.
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
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In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, mix the sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, orange zest, freshly squeezed orange juice, and buttermilk.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy your Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake!.
# Notes:
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A delicious combination of rich chocolate and zesty orange flavors, perfect for an afternoon snack or a light dessert. The chocolate chips add bursts of sweetness to every bite, making this cake a crowd-pleaser.