Cara Cara Orange Chocolate Cake

Name: Sunkist Growers
Price range: $

By: Kelsey Siemens - The Farmer’s Daughter

Serves: 1

Ingredients

3/4 cup (130 g) semi sweet chocolate chips
3 large eggs, divided into whites and yolks
1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (110 g) packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Sunkist® Cara Cara orange zest
1 tablespoon Sunkist® Cara Cara orange juice
2/3 cup (160 ml) olive oil
1/4 cup (22 g) cocoa powder
1/2 cup (56 g) coconut flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 of one Sunkist® Cara Cara orange, sliced thinly

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Melt the chocolate using a double boiler, or simply in the microwave - be sure to stir often. Once melted, set aside to cool slightly.
In a small bowl, mix the granulated and brown sugars together with the Sunkist® Cara Cara orange zest. Rubbing the zest into the sugar helps boost the flavor.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or simply a large bowl with a hand mixer), whip the egg whites to stiff peaks. Transfer the egg whites to a separate, clean bowl, and set aside.
Switch to the paddle attachment, and mix the sugars, egg yolks, Sunkist® Cara Cara orange juice, olive oil, cocoa powder, coconut flour, vanilla, and salt together on medium until combined. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl. With the mixer on low, slowly add the melted chocolate and mix until combined.
Use a spatula to gently fold the egg whites into the rest of the batter - careful not to mix more than you have to.
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
Slice a Sunkist® Cara Cara orange very thinly, carefully peel each slice, and arrange the slices on the top of the cake.
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before carefully removing from the pan.
Best served immediately, while warm and gooey. Top with powdered sugar, ice cream, or whipped cream if desired. Variation: • Optional topping: powdered sugar, ice cream, whipped cream

Cara Cara Orange Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

Directions

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