Description
Whipping up this orange chocolate brownie cake delivers pure comfort straight from your kitchen. Chocolate and citrus dance together in a delightful dessert that brings warm smiles to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 240 grams flour
- 130 grams raw cacao powder
- 200 grams coconut sugar
- 250 grams pear puree
- 120 grams almond milk
Liquid/Fat Ingredients:
- 90 grams olive oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Zest from 1 orange
Supplemental Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Frosting Ingredients:
- 200 grams dark orange chocolate
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
Instructions
- Combine flour, cacao powder, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly until all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Add olive oil, pear puree, almond milk, vanilla extract, and orange zest to the dry mixture. Stir until the batter becomes smooth and completely integrated.
- Grease a medium-round baking pan with olive oil or cooking spray. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the cake pan in the center rack and bake for 35-40 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean.
- While the cake cools, prepare the frosting. Chop 200 grams of dark orange chocolate into small pieces for even melting.
- In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate over low heat. Stir constantly to prevent burning, which takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Once the chocolate is completely melted, add 2 tablespoons of coconut milk and 1 tablespoon of raw cacao powder. Whisk until the mixture becomes glossy and smooth.
- Remove the frosting from heat. Allow it to cool slightly for 2-3 minutes, then pour over the completely cooled cake, ensuring an even coverage.
Notes
- Check your brownie cake at the 30-minute mark to prevent overcooking, as ovens vary in temperature and performance.
- Use a digital kitchen thermometer to ensure precise baking temperature for consistent results.
- Melt chocolate slowly and stir constantly to prevent burning and achieve a smooth, glossy frosting texture.
- For a dairy-free version, replace coconut milk with almond or oat milk, maintaining the rich chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 263 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg