Orange & white chocolate sponge

Orange & white chocolate sponge

A stunning cake that will fast become a failsafe option for any event

Difficulty and servings

Moderately easy

Cuts into 10 slices

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 30 mins

Cook time

Cook 40 mins

Method

  1. Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Butter two 20cm round sandwich tins and line the bases with baking parchment. Tip the sugar into a mixing bowl and add the softened butter and orange zest. Beat for 1 min or so until pale and fluffy, then beat in the egg yolks. Sift the flour and baking powder over the cake mixture and fold in lightly. Finally, fold in the almonds and orange juice. Whisk the egg whites until they just hold their shape. Fold one-third of the egg white into the cake mix, using the whisk. Repeat with another third, then the final third. Take care not to over-mix or you will lose the lightness of the egg whites.
  2. Divide the cake mix between the prepared tins and bake for 30-35 mins. Cool in the tin for 5 mins, then turn out onto a wire rack, peel off the lining paper and leave to cool.
  3. To make the icing, melt the chocolate over a pan of barely simmering water or in the microwave on High for 1½ mins, stirring every 30 secs, then leave to cool. Whip the crème fraîche until thick, then fold in the white chocolate. Set one cake on a serving plate or cake stand. Spoon half the icing onto the cake and top with the other cake. Spread with the rest of the icing, then allow to set in the fridge for at least 1 hr.
  4. If you want to make the decorative curls, melt the chocolate in a bowl over simmering water or in a microwave and spread thinly over a baking tray. Leave the tray in the fridge for the chocolate to harden a bit, then use a fish slice or angled knife blade to scrape chocolate curls. Pile the curls in the middle of the cake and serve cut into slices.

Per serving

567 kcalories, protein 9g, carbohydrate 45g, fat 40 g, saturated fat 21g, fibre 1g, sugar 37g, salt 0.7 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, March 2008.

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  • Binder photo Jo's Cooking

    2008-03-09 15:29:50.371337

    Jo's Cooking commented on this recipe

    This cake is stunning. I made it for my boss' birthday and added raspberries (dropped on top of the mixture in tins just before putting in the oven). It was an outstanding hit with everyone. I am a 'chuck everything in and mix' girl but took the time to follow the recipe for once and can honestly say it was worth every minute. If you like oranges and chocolate you have to try this!

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  • Binder photo Grym

    2008-03-13 19:50:37.346107

    Grym commented on this recipe

    Looks and sounds excellent - am planning to make this for someones birthday on Saturday but not sure what size eggs to use as it's not stated in the recipe - anyone made this before and can give me the heads up? Cheers.

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  • Binder photo Laura B

    2008-03-15 14:10:30.111639

    Laura B commented on this recipe

    This is a lovely light cake that's easy to make. I did it as a single layer with the white cholcolate topping, but I also fancy trying it with a dark chocolate ganache. yumm! Grym -I always use medium eggs and haven't had any problems.

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  • Binder photo Laura B

    2008-03-15 14:10:57.891895

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  • Binder photo Grym

    2008-03-17 12:57:05.069834

    Grym rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This went down a storm! Would definately make again - medium eggs worked fine, thanks for the advice.

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  • Binder photo Kathryn

    2008-04-03 11:01:48.1988

    Kathryn rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I made this cake with my 8 year old daughter on Saturday and I was so pleased how this came out - and so easy to make as well. Instead of putting the white chocolate swirls on top, my daughter suggested that we put jelly orange segments on top instead which set the finished cake off really well (we put some round the outside and four in the middle shaped like like a flower . Will definately make again when we have a special occasion I might even make it for my daughter's school fayre in May!!!

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  • Binder photo littlelouise

    2008-04-17 09:21:35.655803

    littlelouise rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Made this for my mum's birthday as she is a white chocolate fan. Very easy, smelt fantastic and went down very well.

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  • Binder photo drusilla

    2008-04-20 12:18:41.190313

    drusilla commented on this recipe

    One word. Yum. Absolutely stunning to look at, even better to taste.

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  • Binder photo Andrea & Beck

    2008-05-09 16:02:36.843963

    Andrea & Beck commented on this recipe

    This is currently our favouite cake since making it for Mother's Day. I had enough frosting to cover the cake entirely and made the chocolate curls smaller with a few larger ones for the middle. With the curls all over it looked amazing and the 4 oranges ensured the cake was tasty enough to off-set the sweetness of the white chocolate. Even my father who doesn't go for sweet stuff, couldn't keep his hands off it. I also make cup cake versions which freeze well even when fully made up.

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  • Binder photo Kathryn

    2008-05-19 10:23:07.86774

    Kathryn commented on this recipe

    Re my comments on 3rd April. I did enter this for the cake competition at my daughter's May Fayre at her school on Saturday (17th May) and I won first prize. I had loads of comments from everyone on this cake and I have now given the recipe to a few of the other mums. Thanks Good Food.

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  • Binder photo tanyah

    2008-05-28 11:22:05.347996

    tanyah commented on this recipe

    This was a perfect cake and everyone who tried it wanted the recipe. Moist and balanced and very moreish!! it got demolished :-)

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  • Binder photo tanyah

    2008-05-28 11:23:10.981425

    tanyah rated this recipe

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  • Binder photo bal

    2008-06-02 01:41:23.633087

    bal commented on this recipe

    OMG!! This cake is by far the best i have EVER made - made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. It was delicious.

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  • Binder photo bal

    2008-06-02 01:42:24.880666

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  • Binder photo Fave Recipes

    2008-06-18 17:48:22.99433

    Fave Recipes rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I made this for one of the puddings on Fathers Day, it went down really well. Would make again.

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  • Binder photo PeggyD

    2008-08-08 16:58:21.570902

    PeggyD rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Very easy to make and delicious. Tastes like it is far more complicated.

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  • Binder photo mama fish

    2008-09-20 13:44:44.261719

    mama fish rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Delicious orange flavour to spongue, very moist & always turns out well. Have made it with double cream (when no creme fraiche available ) and still very tasty. Use as good quality chocolate as you can find/afford. Tried it with very cheap supermarket white chocolate and it was lumpy.

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  • Binder photo hellsk

    2008-09-23 10:18:49.677708

    hellsk rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This cake is so yummy. I made it for a BBQ party and it went down a storm - there was none left at the end. I used raspberries to decorate it on the top and shavings of white chocolate - delicious!

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  • Binder photo Ellie-Gwen

    2008-10-25 12:20:34.933168

    Ellie-Gwen rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    I Made The Mistake First Time Of Putting More White Chocolate Into the Creme Fraiche So It Didn't Set. Second Time It Was Perfect Though.

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  • Binder photo nickybob84

    2008-10-29 11:52:17.845371

    nickybob84 rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I made 2 of these cakes as gluten free and was very surprised with the result. The sponge was lovely and the icing gorgeous! It took a while to set in the fridge but once solid it was delicious. Really impressive!

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Difficulty and servings

Moderately easy

Cuts into 10 slices

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 30 mins

Cook time

Cook 40 mins

Perfect for a special occasion

Ingredients

  • 175g butter , softened, plus extra for greasing
  • 175g golden caster sugar
  • finely grated zest 4 orange and juice of 1
  • 4 egg , separated
  • 100g self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 100g ground almonds

FOR THE ICING

  • 200g white chocolate
  • 200ml crème fraîche
  • 100g white chocolate , to decorate
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Per serving

567 kcalories, protein 9g, carbohydrate 45g, fat 40 g, saturated fat 21g, fibre 1g, sugar 37g, salt 0.7 g

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