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Halloween Special! Chocolate Orange Layer Cake

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Yup, that’s right, Halloween’s a-comin’ and I can’t wait. See what happened when I went to Crumbs & Doilies HQ to bake a Halloween inspired Chocolate Orange Cake. Never a dull moment at C&D!

Recipe

  • 525g plain flour
  • 550g caster sugar
  • 95g cocoa powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • zest of 3 oranges
  • 5 lg free-range eggs
  • 350ml coffee
  • 350ml buttermilk
  • 320ml vegetable oil
  • 400g unsalted butter, soft
  • 900g icing sugar, sifted
  • 4-6 tbs freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 250g dark chocolate, melted

 

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