step-by-step

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INGREDIENTS YOU'LL NEED

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Combine the orange zest and sugar in a medium bowl to bring the orange flavor out.

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Add the eggs and stir with a whisk until combined.

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Add the melted butter, buttermilk and orange juice and stir with a whisk.

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Pour the wet ingredients over the flour mixture and stir with a whisk.

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Mix in the hot water.

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Divide the mixture into 2 greased and parchment paper lined pans and bake.

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Once cakes are baked, remove them from the oven and place on a wire rack to let them completely cool in their pans.

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Level the top of the cakes with a serrated knife.

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Enjoy!

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CHOCOLATE ORANGE CAKE

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Place the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl and stir with a whisk. Set aside.

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Combine the orange zest and sugar in a medium bowl to bring the orange flavor out.

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Add the eggs and stir with a whisk until combined.

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Add the melted butter, buttermilk and orange juice and stir with a whisk.

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Pour the wet ingredients over the flour mixture and stir with a whisk.

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Mix in the hot water.

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Divide the mixture into 2 greased and parchment paper lined pans and bake.

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Once cakes are baked, remove them from the oven and place on a wire rack to let them completely cool in their pans.

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Level the top of the cakes with a serrated knife.

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Spread ganache or your favorite filling between the layers and cover the sides with the filling as well.

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Enjoy!

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