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Chocolate-Orange Truffle Cake

When guests see this dark chocolate cake drizzled in rich chocolate, they’ll think you’ve been baking all day. No need to tell them that this chocolate-orange gem started with a mix!

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Prep Time 15 min
Total Time 3 hr 3 min
Servings 16

Ingredients

1: box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® chocolate fudge cake mix

: Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box

1: tablespoon grated orange peel

1: container Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting

1/3: cup whipping cream

1/2: cup semisweet chocolate chips

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Directions

1 Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Make, bake and cool cake as directed on box for two 8-inch or 9-inch rounds--except add orange peel to batter.
2 Fill layers and frost side and top of cake with frosting. In 1-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream over medium heat until hot (do not boil); remove from heat. Stir in chocolate chips until melted and smooth. Let stand 5 minutes.
3 Carefully pour chocolate mixture onto top center of cake; spread to edge, allowing some to drizzle down side. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until chocolate is set. Store covered in refrigerator.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

To keep the edge of the plate clean while frosting the cake, place several strips of waxed paper around the edge of the plate, place the cake on the paper, frost the cake, then carefully remove and discard the strips.

Edible flowers make a fresh and elegant statement on top of this delicious cake. They can be found in large specialty grocery stores, or select your own organically grown pansies, chive blossoms or violas.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 330
Calories from Fat: 150),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 16g; 16%
(Saturated Fat 5g, 5% Trans Fat 1 1/2g 1 1/2% ),
Cholesterol: 45mg; 45%;
Sodium: 330mg; 330%;
Total Carbohydrate: 43g; 43%
(Dietary Fiber 1g 1% Sugars 28g 28% ),
Protein: 2g; 2%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 2%;
Vitamin C: 0%;
Calcium: 6%;
Iron: 8%;

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 3/4/2012 5:03:11 PM REPORT ABUSE Kimitom said:

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I made this cake today for my husband's birthday. I used the suggestion of adding orange juice for some of the water. I also added 2 Tbs of orange zest. He loved it and ate ANOTHER piece. I will be making this again!

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Posted 12/29/2011 10:01:53 PM REPORT ABUSE sababaeema58 said:

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Yesterday, w/in 3.5 hrs made an entire b'day dinner for our daughter's special day which included this incredibly easy and delectable cake! Before the cake was made I read all the reviews which allowed me to use 2-3 squares chopped of an orange chocolate bar in the cake batter as well as in the ganache. Talk abt a rich and moist cake - it was amazingly awesome & a cake that shall be made for years to come.

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Posted 11/8/2009 10:44:41 PM REPORT ABUSE Momma Wheels said:

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This evening, I needed something quick, easy and different to have for dessert following a wonderful meal prepared for my husband and his boss. I didn't have time to go to the store; which meant I had to use what was in the pantry. So, I was pleased to find this recipe. To give the cake a lighter and more moist taste, I used 1 cup water and 1/3 cup orange juice for the fluid in the cake mix. It was delicious. Since edible flowers are not a normal find in my kitchen, I sliced an orange and garnished the cake with a fresh orange and fresh mint, for color. Both of them were awed by the appearance. Wish I had read the reviews before baking the cake. Next time, I will use a 1/2 melted chocolate orange for the topping. Great idea! Oh, the boss took a very nice size piece home. I think we made lots of "Chocolate-Orange" points with the boss. Thanks!

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