Sometimes, easy can be delicious! My husband loves the combination of chocolate and orange. It’s not a combo that I’d ever really given any thought to until I listened to him rave about it. At his urging I tried a taste of dark chocolate and orange candy a few years ago. It was surprisingly not bad. I didn’t fall in love with it, but I was no longer skeptical that these two flavors do go pretty well together.
- Combine ingredients as called for on the cake mix directions
- After fully mixed, add 1 TBS orange extract
- Blend well on low speed
- 1 eight ounce package of cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup of butter (not margarine)
- 1/2 tsp orange extract
- 5-6 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
My husband has been asking for this again since his birthday! That’s always my way of knowing if something is a hit!
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Orange Chocolate Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
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Helen Fern says
February 23, 2016 at 10:48 ammy mouth is watering!! Thanks for sharing on the “What’s for Dinner” link party!
Beverly says
February 25, 2016 at 8:52 amThanks, Helen and thanks for the party!
Frugal Hausfrau says
February 24, 2016 at 8:09 pmThis is one scrumptious looking cake! That frosting. Drool! Thanks from all of us at Throwback Thursday for linking up to us this week! We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring next week. 🙂
Mollie
Beverly says
February 25, 2016 at 8:57 amThanks! It’s been a while since I’ve made one of these cakes. I think it’s about time for one. Thanks for hosting a great party each week, Mollie.
Kathleen says
May 2, 2016 at 6:59 amOh my, your husband knows. Good that you listened. The cake looks amazing and moist and then the frosting. I hope it was a very happy birthday.
Beverly says
May 2, 2016 at 8:29 amThanks, Kathleen! It was a good choice.
Laurie says
May 2, 2016 at 12:24 pmI have to admit I have never tried the orange/chocolate combination before and I’m thinking now I should give it a try. Your cake looks beautiful and I’m glad your husband enjoyed it! Pinning and sharing 🙂
Beverly says
May 2, 2016 at 8:31 pmI was pleasantly surprised! It’s work a try! Thanks, Laurie!
Beverly says
May 2, 2016 at 8:33 pmYes, I know those. My husband loves all kinds of orange/chocolate candies. I hope you enjoy the cake when you make it. I’ll save you a piece next time. 🙂
Gail @Purple Hues and Me says
May 4, 2016 at 8:57 amThat’s a brilliant idea to use orange extract, Beverly! I probably would have tried orange juice in place of liquids and ruin it! Lol! This looks so delicious and I’m sure your hubby is so grateful you created a favorite of his!
Beverly says
May 4, 2016 at 10:04 amThanks, Gail! I wasn’t sure about the extract, but it worked out well. He was!
Sherry says
May 7, 2016 at 7:44 amI love the combination of chocolate and orange!
Beverly says
May 11, 2016 at 9:49 pmIt’s a unique taste! I like it much better than I expected to.
[email protected] says
July 28, 2017 at 12:32 amI love the combination of orange and chocolate. your cake looks and sounds delicious.
Beverly says
July 28, 2017 at 9:30 pmIt’s growing on me! My husband loves it. Thanks, Sharon.