Terry’s Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake!
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A delicious and sweet Terry’s chocolate orange loaf cake studded with Terry’s chocolate orange chunks, and a Terry’s chocolate orange buttercream frosting!
Chocolate orange loaf cake
It’s getting nearer and nearer to Christmas, so the Terry’s chocolate orange comes out to play. Well, for me I eat them all year round, but they’re definitely a delicious Christmas treat too. A few months ago I posted my white chocolate & raspberry loaf cake and was sort of astounded by how popular it was! I know that white chocolate and raspberry is such a good combo, but it blew me away.
Due to how popular the loaf cake was, I knew I needed to do a Terry’s chocolate orange loaf cake… and just look at it! Look at the silky smooth Terry’s chocolate orange buttercream frosting, and the Christmas like sprinkles on top = heaven.
Sponge
For the cake mix, it really is quite easy which is good. I used a 250g mix for this one, compared to the 200g mix for the white chocolate & raspberry loaf cake, as this one doesn’t have any fresh fruit inside. I use medium eggs in my baking, so generally per one medium egg you use 50g of sugar, butter and flour so that’s how you get to the 250g of mix
As its a chocolate sponge, I took out some of the flour, and added in cocoa powder. I then also used orange zest to flavour the sponge, but you can easily use orange extract instead. I prefer Valencian orange extract’s to other, but that’s up to you of course.
After the cake mix is mixed, I then of course add in some chopped up Terry’s Chocolate Orange. This is completely optional, as the sponge is definitely good enough without it. When chopping up the chocolate, make sure the pieces aren’t too small otherwise they’ll dissolve into nothing.
Loaf tin
So.. for the cake. I really and completely and utterly recommend THIS LOAF CAKE TIN. I really have to write that in capitals, as I want you guys to have a look at it. Loaf cake tins can vary so much, even if they all advertise as being the same. For this recipe I use a 2lb loaf tin, and when I say they can vary… one was half the size to another, but apparently they were both the same size. This one, is 24.4 x 14.4 x 6.9 cm in size for specifics
As loaf tins really do vary so much in size, it’s best to only fill the tin 2/3 full and then you can bake. If you have any leftover cake mix, you can bake cupcakes with it (they will take about 20 minutes to bake). Baking wise, it really is easy. Whack it in the lined tin, and bake. Loaf cakes can take longer to bake, as they’re similar to bundt cakes in that respect and quite often they will split as it bakes, but that is normal. The worst part I find is waiting for the cake to cool! I have no patience.
Frosting
For the topping, I used a Terry’s chocolate orange buttercream as it’s just so delicious. I would happily sit there with a spoon and eat the bowl. Honestly, it’s incredible, and I want it forever and ever. I find it best to make sure that the block butter is at room temperature and make sure to beat it really well on its own.
Then, you can add in the icing sugar and mix it in really well, and then beat in the melted and cooled Terrys chocolate orange. Of course, you could flavour it chocolate orange with cocoa powder and orange extract instead, but I just adore how good the terry’s tastes in the frosting.
Decoration
I used a 2d closed star for the decoration, as I just love the effect. It can be a little weird to use it in the way I have, but I sort of piped continuously along widths of the cake in rows and it was beautiful. There is absolutely no shame in just slathering the frosting on the cake instead however.
I used a mix of bronze and gold sprinkles on top, but this is optional as well as the drizzle of melted chocolate. You can of course whatever you like, but I just utterly adore these sprinkles, especially for the festive season!
Tips & Tricks
- This cake will last 3-4+ days at room temperature
- You can freeze the cake for 3+ months
- I use this 2lb loaf tin for the cake
- I use this 2d closed star piping tip for the decoration
Terry's Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake!
Ingredients
Cake
- 250 g unsalted butter
- 250 g light brown sugar
- 200 g self raising flour
- 50 g cocoa powder
- 5 medium eggs
- Zest of 2 oranges (or 2tsp orange extract)
- 150 g Terry's chocolate orange (chopped)
Buttercream
- 125 g unsalted butter (not stork)
- 250 g icing sugar
- 125 g Terry's chocolate orange
Decoration
- Terry's chocolate orange segments
- Melted Terry's chocolate orange
- Sprinkles
Instructions
For the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 180C/160C Fan, and line your 2lb loaf tin with parchment paper!
- Beat together your butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in your self raising flour, cocoa powder, eggs and orange zest and beat again until smooth and lovely!
- Fold through the chopped Terry's chocolate orange!
- Pour the mix into the tin, and bake the cake in the oven for 55-65 minutes!
- Leave the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, and then turn onto a wire rack to cool fully!
For the Buttercream
- Melt your Terry's chocolate orange until smooth, and leave to cool.
- Beat your butter in a mixer for a few minutes so it's really smooth.
- Add in your icing sugar and beat again until smooth!
- Add in the melted Terry's chocolate orange and beat again.
- It'll be really lovely and smooth and delicious once finished!
For the Decoration
- Ready your piping bag and nozzle, and pipe your buttercream onto your cake however you fancy! I used a medium leaf tip to get the effect on my cake!
- I then melted some Terry's chocolate orange and drizzled it over, added on some alternate milk and dark Terry's chocolate orange segments, and added on some beautiful large bronze, ruby and gold sprinkles and some of the smaller version of the bronze, ruby and gold sprinkles!
Notes
- I really recommend using this 2lb loaf tin!
- I used these piping bags!
- I used a medium leaf tip to get the effect on my cake!
- I used some large bronze, ruby and gold sprinkles
- And some smaller bronze, ruby and gold sprinkles!
- This cake will last for 3-4 days at room temperature!
- You can use any of the flavours of Terry's for the cake, but I recommend the regular milk chocolate or the dark!
- The chopped up Terry's inside the cake is completely optional!
ENJOY!
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I’m new to baking and made this gorgeous loaf cake. Recipe so easy to follow and tasted Devine. Was a hit with my family too. 🙂 x
Hi jane. I dont have enough light brown sugar and I cant find any in stores ,can I use caster sugar instead?
Yes you can!
Second recipe I’ve made from you and I’m so happy with the results 😍😍😍🤤 thank you for making lockdown a bit easier!
I made this cake and it was lovely! Only thing is the chocolate in the cake fell to the bottom is there anything I can do to stop it. I love your cakes and never bake anything else, just wanted to see if you had an advise.
It can happen some times unfortunately – it may be worth just missing that step out!
Hi Jane
Is there any other loaf tin that you would recommend? The one you use is not available.
Any 2lb tin of similar measurements!
I love your blog. Helping me through this lockdown. I’ve made 2 of your cakes. The oreo drip cake and now this. They both look amazing but got some reason have both been a little dry.. have you any tips?
I tested the cake and it was still a little undercooked so put it back in for around 5 mins but now it’s dry 😕
Thanks so very much.. from a newbie baker xx
Hey – so it’s over baked. Maybe lower your oven temp, or take it out a bit quicker.
Hello! I love these sprinkles but when I click the links it says ‘page not found’. Do you know where else I can get good quality sprinkles from as pretty as these ones? x
Hiya! It just means those particular sprinkles are sold out! Have a look at other sprinkles on her site as they’re all amazing! x
Hi this looks amazing, I want to make it as a cake for my sons birthday, can you tell me what size round or square cake tin to use?
Have a look at my other chocolate orange cake recipe..!
I made this last week for my work colleagues. Went down a treat! It’s a lovely recipe xx😊. Will definitely make it again! X
Hello Jane, your recipe for this Terry’s chocolate orange loaf cake is an eye-catching recipe.
Trying it to bake by my own and hope it can good enough. I got back to you if any error occurs. So thanks for this recipe.
Hi there, I’m a school cookery teacher and came across this when researching Christmas recipes. Will reduce the recipe to make a smaller quantity and give this ago for the kids Christmas treat.Thanks for the idea
Can this be done as cupcakes using the same recipe? If not can you advise please. Thank you
Have a look at the Chocolate orange cupcake recipe already on my blog!
Would like to make these. In to cupcakes…would the receipt need any tweaks? Thanks! V
Have a look at the Chocolate orange cupcake recipe already on my blog!
Lovely chocolatey orange cake, perfect for a wet Saturday afternoon when friends pop round. Especially when Terry’s chocolate orange is a particular favourite.
Oh my this looks insane!!!!!! Cannot wait to try this! Could this also work as a traybake?
Im going to try making this tomorrow can i ask did you use milk or dark choc terrys orange in your cake mix ?
Thankd Doreen
I used a mixture, but you can use either!
This looks amazing after the success of your Terry orange chocolate biscuits (they are delicious.)
I will have to try it.
Ahh I’m so glad they were a hit!