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Chocolate Orange Reindeer Cake

Irresistible Chocolate Orange Reindeer Cake for Festive Fun

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This Chocolate Orange Reindeer Cake brings festive spirit and delightful flavors to your celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Festive
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sponge
  • 200 g White or Golden Caster Sugar Substitution: Granulated sugar may be used but may alter texture slightly.
  • 200 g Self-Raising Flour Substitution: All-purpose flour can be used with added baking powder (1 tsp per cup).
  • 50 g Cocoa Powder Substitution: Dutch-processed cocoa for a smoother taste.
  • 100 ml Vegetable or Sunflower Oil Substitution: Melted butter for richer flavor but may affect texture.
  • 240 ml Whole Milk Substitution: Any non-dairy milk can work.
  • 3 large Eggs Use at room temperature for best results.
  • 1 large Orange For best results, use fresh, organic oranges.
For the Buttercream
  • 100 g Dairy Milk Chocolate Orange Chopped
  • 100 g Salted Butter At room temperature.
  • 180 g Icing Sugar Sift before using to avoid lumps.
  • 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder
  • 1 tbsp Boiling Water
For Decoration
  • 7 Dairy Milk Chocolate Orange Buttons
  • 7 Red Smarties Serve as noses for reindeer.
  • 7 Pretzels Cut for antlers.
  • 14 Edible Eyes

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Palette knife
  • sifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (fan) or 180°C (conventional) and prepare a 9-inch round cake tin.
  2. Mix the sponge ingredients: Combine sugar, flour, and cocoa; whisk before adding oil, milk, and eggs.
  3. Incorporate orange flavors by zesting and juicing the orange into the cake mixture.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 45-50 minutes.
  5. Make the buttercream by melting the chocolate, then creaming the butter and gradually adding the icing sugar.
  6. Spread the cooled buttercream evenly across the top of the cake.
  7. Add decorations: Arrange buttons, use Smarties as noses, add edible eyes, and position pretzel antlers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure room temperature ingredients for better mixing results and monitor for doneness to avoid overbaking.

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