Chocolate orange cake is a decadent and rich dessert that's popular in England. The combination of chocolate and orange creates a deliciously sweet and tangy flavor that's hard to resist. Here's a recipe for you to try at home:

Ingredients:

  1. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  2. 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  3. 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  4. 1 teaspoon baking soda
  5. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  6. 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  7. 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  8. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  9. 1 cup cold water
  10. 1/4 cup orange zest
  11. 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  12. 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the vegetable oil, white vinegar, vanilla extract, and cold water to the bowl, and whisk until the batter is smooth.
  4. Mix in the orange zest and orange juice.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  6. Pour the batter into the greased cake pan.
  7. Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool completely before removing it from the pan.
  9. You can serve the cake as is or decorate it with whipped cream, fresh orange slices, or additional chocolate chips.

Enjoy your delicious and indulgent chocolate orange cake!