A Past Recipe of the Month from Jane Asher

Exclusively for you Jane Asher has created a unique and tasty recipe which can be made from one of her wonderful baking mixes. Previous recipes are available here - archived recipes

Chocolate Orange Cake

You will need:

1 pack of Jane Asher Chocolate Fudge Cake
2 Sandwich cake tins & electric whisk
50ml oil
2 medium eggs
120ml of water
Juice of one orange (approx 60ml)
Zest of one orange

Method:

Please note that cooking appliances may vary. These instructions are given only as a guide.

Preheat oven to 180 ºC (160ºC fan assisted ovens) / 350 ºF/ Gas Mark 4.

Cake:

1. Blend together the contents of the chocolate cake sachet with 2 medium eggs, 160ml water and 50ml oil in a large mixing bowl. In addition add the juice from the orange and also orange zest. Whisk on slow speed for 30 seconds then continue on maximum speed for 2 minutes.
2. Divide the mixture equally into two greased and lined 18cm (7”) sandwich tins & bake in the centre of the oven for 25-30 minutes.
3. Remove the cakes from the oven and allow to cool completely.

Filling:

1. Cream 60g butter until light and fluffy while gradually adding the contents of the chocolate filling sachet.
2. Mix until a spreadable consistency is achieved. Sandwich the cakes together with an even layer of filling.
3. You may also add any chocolate orange decorations in the middle, for example a layer of chocolate orange clusters.

Frosting:

1. Prepare the frosting by melting the sachet of chocolate chips by immersing in very hot water.
   Beat together 50g (2 oz) of soft butter/margarine with the contents of the fudge frosting sachet and 15ml (1 tbsp) of warm water.
2. Add the melted chocolate chips to the frosting and beat vigorously until a smooth, shiny, spreadable consistency is achieved.
3. Spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake’s surface using a knife.

Finally, place the chocolate orange wedges/decorations around the top of the cake.