2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
3 tablespoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
125 grams unsalted butter or margarine, softened
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon orange zest (find in spice jars at supermarkets)
60g dark chocolate chips, chopped
Vanilla Cream Filling:
125 grams unsalted butter or margarine, softened
3 cups confectioner's sugar, sifted
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Additional milk as needed to achieve desired consistency
Melting chocolate for decoration
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
3 tablespoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
125 grams unsalted butter or margarine, softened
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon orange zest (find in spice jars at supermarkets)
60g dark chocolate chips, chopped
Vanilla Cream Filling:
125 grams unsalted butter or margarine, softened
3 cups confectioner's sugar, sifted
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Additional milk as needed to achieve desired consistency
Melting chocolate for decoration
To prepare the cake, whisk together flour, yeast, and salt
Beat the butter or margarine until creamy
Gradually add confectioner's sugar, beating well after each addition
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition
Mix milk with vanilla extract and orange zest
Alternate adding dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing well between additions
Add chopped dark chocolate chips
Pour batter into two 20cm round cake pans, prepared with butter and confectioner's sugar
Bake in a moderate oven for 30-40 minutes
Let cool completely
Filling: Beat butter or margarine until creamy
Gradually add confectioner's sugar, beating well after each addition
Add egg and vanilla extract
Mix well
Add milk as needed to achieve desired consistency for spreading
For decoration, melt a little chocolate and let it drizzle down the sides of the cake.