Easy Chocolate Orange Cake

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vinegar + enough whole milk to equal 1 cup
• 1 3/4 cup (219 grams) flour
• 1 1/2 cup (300 grams) sugar
• 3/4 cup (64 grams) natural cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup avocado oil
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 1 cup orange juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the vinegar and milk in a glass measuring cup and set aside.

2. 2

   Grease a (12 cup) bunt pan and lightly dust it with flour. Set aside.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

5. 5

   In a separate large bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, eggs, orange zest, and orange juice.

6. 6

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir to combine.

7. 7

   Transfer the cake batter to the bunt pan and bake in the preheated oven for 40-55 minutes.

8. 8

   Start to check the cake at 40 minutes, when a toothpick comes out of the center of the cake clean, it’s ready.

9. 9

   Allow to cool completely on a baking rack before removing from the bunt pan. Serve naked or add a chocolate glaze, as desired. (see notes for chocolate orange glaze recipe)