Orange Cappuccino Cake

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 2 hr 0 min
  • Servings 16

Ingredients

Cake

  • 2 oz sweet baking chocolate
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup orange cappuccino-flavored instant coffee mix
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
  • 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Orange Cappuccino Frosting

  • 2 oz sweet baking chocolate
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 tablespoons orange cappuccino-flavored instant coffee mix
  • 8 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup orange juice

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 13x9-inch pan. In small saucepan, heat 2 ounces chocolate and the water over low heat, stirring frequently, until chocolate is melted. Stir in 1/4 cup coffee mix (dry) and orange peel; cool slightly. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • 2
    In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter and the granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in chocolate mixture and vanilla. Beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating until smooth after each addition.
  • 3
    In medium bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Pour into pan.
  • 4
    Bake 42 to 45 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • 5
    In medium saucepan, heat 2 ounces chocolate and 1/2 cup butter over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth. Stir in 2 tablespoons coffee mix (dry). In large bowl, beat powdered sugar, milk, orange juice and melted chocolate mixture on medium speed until light and fluffy. Spread frosting evenly over cake.

  • How does your cake stack up? If you prefer a layer cake, grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans. Bake 20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes, then remove from pans to cooling racks and cool completely. Fill layers and frost cake with frosting.
  • Garnish this sensational cake with orange zest and chocolate-covered coffee beans.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
630
Calories from Fat
205
Total Fat
23 g
Saturated Fat
7 g
Cholesterol
55 mg
Sodium
360 mg
Potassium
160 mg
Total Carbohydrate
103 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
5 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
18%
18%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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