Friday, 19 April 2013

Essence of Orange-Chocolate Wafer Cake

The Essence of Orange-Chocolate Wafer Cake from the book Coffee Cakes: Simple, Sweet and Savory by Lou Seibert Pappas is the next bake for the members of The Home Bakers. The Home Bakers  is hosted by Joyce from Kitchen Flavours. If you are keen to join us, please contact Joyce. 


I was quite excited about this cake because I love the chocolate-orange combination. The pretty polka dots on the top of the cake make it interesting and pretty. I used chocolate couverture which were nice and round which made it easy to achieve the nice pattern. 


It is moist with fine golden crumbs and the it has a strong and lovely orange flavour - you can also taste bits of chocolate and raisins as you bite into it. There are some cakes I totally regret only baking half the recipe for and this is one of them. 


I baked half the recipe in a loaf pan. Below is my ingredient list for half a recipe. Please go to Eileen of Hundred and Eighty Degrees for the full recipe.

Ingredients

  • Half large orange, scrubbed
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins (I used black raisins)
  • 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 large eggs
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt or buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate wafers or chocolate chip
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28 comments:

  1. mayck-law. Blogspot.com19 April 2013 at 10:28

    Looks so delicious cake with the chocolate wafers, yummy!

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  2. Unknown19 April 2013 at 10:33

    I also love orange n chocolate combo. Both pair very well in bakes. Your cake is very moist. Love those polka dots :)

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  3. Emily19 April 2013 at 10:33

    Heh Heh Heh! Jumping with joy that I baked the full recipe!

    Love Love the results you got with your cake! DELISH! Great with ice cream too!

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  4. Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness19 April 2013 at 10:37

    The orange and chocolate combo sounds wonderful. Your cake looks delicious and moist.

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  5. PH19 April 2013 at 11:03

    Mich, your cake looks good dotted with the chocolate chips. I've seen the other bakes and all got good reviews. I think I am one of those very few people who don't appreciate orange flavoured cakes.

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  6. Sokehah cheah19 April 2013 at 12:51

    Just hopped over from Zoe's blog..... mmm yours look inviting too!

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  7. Baking Diary19 April 2013 at 13:15

    Very pretty cake, like how the top is being decorated with the chocolates all over:)

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  8. kitchen flavours19 April 2013 at 13:50

    Hi Mich,
    I've baked half a recipe too! Dare not eat too much cake, but love to try new recipes! Hahaha! Yup, this is one delicious cake, love its soft, tender and moist texture, not to mention the perfect combination of orange and chocolate!

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  9. Ana Regalado19 April 2013 at 13:56

    Well , just bake another batch next time :D .... Love the moist texture of the cake . The orange and chocolate combo sounds wonderful ! Yum !!!

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  10. Sonia ~ Nasi Lemak Lover19 April 2013 at 18:40

    I like chocolate orange combo, this cake sure I will like it!

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  11. Jessie-CookingMoments19 April 2013 at 19:21

    Mich, this is a very interesting recipe. I saw Joyce & Zoe's version yesterday. One thing that is new to me is to blender the whole orange, good one!

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  12. What's Baking??19 April 2013 at 20:02

    Look so heavenly soft.. lovely flavor.

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  13. Baby Sumo19 April 2013 at 20:18

    Ooo the polka dot chocolate on top looks so pretty.

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  14. Eileen, Hundred Eighty Degrees19 April 2013 at 20:26

    Hi Mich, I like the round chocolate toppings you have used to beautify the cake.

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  15. Mr. & Mrs. P20 April 2013 at 02:31

    We love orange and chocolate together... Its give the chocolate this little edge that makes you go hummmm?

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  16. Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen20 April 2013 at 07:44

    Oh yum, your cake looks totally delicious!

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  17. Bams Kitchen20 April 2013 at 12:39

    I saw this photo on facebook and it just looks like something I need to eat right now.

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  18. lena21 April 2013 at 01:35

    hey mich, your cakes look great! i like how you top them with those chocolate buttons. I still hvnt made mine yet :)

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  19. Winnie21 April 2013 at 14:05

    It looks simply delicious!
    I can almost smell the aroma...:)

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  20. rita cooks italian21 April 2013 at 17:14

    A cake moist and full of flavours dear Mich!! I love the combination of orange and chocolate too!!!PS I use yoghurt and oil like you suggested a while ago and the flavour of my cakes has improved: thank you!

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  21. Zoe22 April 2013 at 09:32

    Hi Mich,

    Nice to know that this recipe has worked for you. I didn't like the addition of raisins and change the recipe dramatically and maybe a little too much ... Ops!

    Zoe

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  22. Honey Bee Sweets22 April 2013 at 13:28

    Oh fabulous orange cake Mich! You are right! Orange and chocolate is a marvelous combo...the cake looks very moist too! Slurp! (^O^)

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  23. Alida22 April 2013 at 18:46

    Orange and chocolate go perfectly together. I often add orange essence to chocolate cakes now. It gives it such a beautiful taste. Wonderful this cake Mich. You are a professional at baking! Have a good week.

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  24. Kit @ i-lostinausten22 April 2013 at 23:41

    This cake is indeed a very delicious cake! Yours looks perfect & chocolatey! YUM!

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  25. Unknown23 April 2013 at 14:15

    Mich, I love your polka-dot cake! This cake is decadent alright :) Orange and chocolate is one of the best combi!!

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  26. Nami | Just One Cookbook24 April 2013 at 04:56

    I always love chocolate & orange combination, and I totally see why you wanted to make full portion. Look at the cake - it's so irresistible! My kids will react immediately to the chocolate chips on top of the cake. ;)

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  27. Amelia27 April 2013 at 23:58

    Hi Mich, chocolate and orange are the best pairing. Your this cake look awesome. I don't mind to have extra slices please. :)

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  28. Yiisan13 May 2013 at 10:57

    HI nice to meet you here.

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