This is an extra rich delicate moist chocolate cake, the kind that appeals especially to chocolate-lovers. It's also a popular dessert when served with fresh fruit and/or whipping cream, or vanilla ice cream.

Preparation time:   20 min Baking time:   1 hr Oven temp:   350 degrees F

For 1 cake, 8 servings, you will need: 6 oz. semisweet chocolate, dark 4 oz. milk chocolate 2 Tbsp. water 1 cup butter, room temperature 2 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs 1 Tbsp. orange juice 1 Tbsp. grated orange peel 1/2 tsp. salt 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 cup buttermilk or sour cream Powdered sugar

 

1. In medium saucepan melt together chocolate and water, stirring constantly. 2. In large bowl cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 3. Add eggs, one at a time. Blend in orange juice and orange peel. 4. Stir in cooled chocolate. 5. Sift together flour, salt, and baking soda. 6. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk or sour cream to egg-butter mixture, blending well. 7. Pour batter into a well-greased and floured tube pan, about 10 inches. 8. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 1 hour or until pick inserted in center comes out clean. 9. Let cake cool in pan for 15 minutes. Turn out onto rack and let cake cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar. 10. Serve with fresh fruit