Marbled Chocolate-Orange Ring

Ingredients

for the dough:

Butter 225 g

Sugar 225 g

Eggs 4

Flour 250 g

Baking powder 1 tsp

Orange 1

Cocoa powder 2 tbsp

Water 3 tbsp

Orange juice 3 tbsp

For the glaze and decoration:

Chocolate 70 g

Whipping cream 35% 50 ml

Orange 1

Water 100 ml

Sugar 200 g

For the soaking:

Orange juice 100 ml

Sugar 100 g

Orange liqueur 1 tbsp

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a ring mold with butter. Beat the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gently fold in the sifted flour and baking powder.

Divide the mixture in half. Add finely grated orange zest and orange juice to one portion. Add cocoa powder and hot water to the other.

Spoon both types of dough into the pan. Use a wooden skewer to create a marbled pattern. Bake for about 30 minutes.

For the glaze: combine the juice and sugar, bring to a boil, then add the liqueur. Cool. For the glaze: bring the cream to a boil, add 50 g of chocolate, and mix well until smooth.

For the candied wedges: combine the sugar and water, bring to a boil. Add the wedges and simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes, until translucent. Transfer to a wire rack and cool.

 Remove the finished cake from the pan. While still warm, prick it with a skewer and pour syrup over it. Decorate the top with icing, chocolate, and orange slices.

Enjoy!