Natural, vivid orange flavor without an artificial aftertaste is added by freshly squeezed juice and zest.
Before adding the cocoa powder to the mixture, mix it with hot water or coffee to intensify its chocolate flavor.
Without dominating the cake, a few drops of pure orange essence intensify the citrus flavor.
To ensure smooth layers and easy spreading, keep the orange cream frosting slightly cold.
For molten chocolate explosions in each bite, fold dark chocolate chips into the batter.