Chocolate Orange Delight with Glossy Ganache
Chocolate Orange Delight features a moist chocolate base, creamy orange layer, and smooth chocolate ganache topping for a layered dessert with balanced citrus and cocoa flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours including chilling
- Yield: 9 to 12 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream for ganache
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
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Mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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Combine eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla, then stir into dry ingredients until smooth.
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Bake 20 to 25 minutes and cool completely.
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Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, orange zest, and juice until smooth.
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Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into cream cheese mixture.
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Spread orange layer over cooled base and chill 1 hour.
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Heat cream, pour over chopped chocolate, stir until smooth, and spread over orange layer.
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Chill until set before slicing.
Notes
Chill thoroughly between layers for clean slices. Use fresh orange zest for best flavor.