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Chocolate Orange Reindeer Cake

Delightful Chocolate Orange Reindeer Cake for Your Festive Table

This Chocolate Orange Reindeer Cake is a festive favorite that delights with its rich flavors and whimsical design.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 250 g White or Golden Caster Sugar can substitute with granulated sugar if unavailable
  • 250 g Self-Raising Flour use gluten-free all-purpose flour for a gluten-free version
  • 75 g Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed cocoa makes it even more decadent
  • 100 ml Vegetable or Sunflower Oil melted butter enhances the flavor
  • 250 ml Whole Milk non-dairy milk such as almond or oat works as a substitute
  • 4 Large Eggs for vegan options, use flax eggs instead
  • 1 large Large Orange navel oranges are ideal but any juicy variety works fine
For the Buttercream
  • 200 g Dairy Milk Chocolate Orange use dark chocolate for a less sweet option
  • 150 g Salted Butter substitute with unsalted butter plus a pinch of salt
  • 250 g Icing Sugar powdered erythritol is great for a sugar-free alternative
  • 2 tbsp Boiling Water helps dissolve cocoa for a smooth, glossy buttercream
For Decoration
  • 100 g Dairy Milk Chocolate Orange Buttons you can swap with chocolate chips
  • 10 Red Smarties mini red candies work as a fun substitute
  • 5 Pretzels any crunchy snack can fill in if pretzels are unavailable
  • 8 Edible Eyes chocolate chips can be a fun alternative or omit if needed

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake tin
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • palette knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (fan) or 180°C (conventional) while you prepare your cake tin. Line a 9-inch round cake tin with greaseproof paper to ensure easy release once baked.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the white or golden caster sugar, self-raising flour, and cocoa powder. Whisk these ingredients together until evenly mixed, ensuring there are no lumps.
  3. Pour in the vegetable or sunflower oil, whole milk, and large eggs into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir the mixture gently until it becomes smooth and well-combined.
  4. Zest the large orange and then squeeze its juice into the batter, folding it in carefully.
  5. Pour the batter into your prepared cake tin, spreading it out evenly. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. While the cake cools, melt the dairy milk chocolate orange and set it aside. In a bowl, beat the salted butter until it turns fluffy and pale. Gradually add the icing sugar, melted chocolate, cocoa powder, and boiling water.
  7. Once the cake is completely cool, place it on a serving platter and spread the chocolate orange buttercream generously over the top and sides.
  8. Decorate your Chocolate Orange Reindeer Cake by arranging dairy milk chocolate orange buttons for the eyes and a red Smartie as the reindeer's nose. Position pretzels for the antlers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure your eggs are at room temperature for optimal aeration, and allow the cake to cool completely before icing to prevent the buttercream from melting.

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