Orange chocolate bundt cake is a dreamy combination of sweet chocolate and zesty orange in a moist and decadent cake.

This chocolate cake with orange extract frosting will bring you back to your childhood.

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As a child, opening my Christmas stocking and pulling out a Terry’s Chocolate Orange was always one of the highlights of the holiday season.

The magical combination of sweet chocolate and the fresh zing of orange was a flavor combination that my taste buds couldn’t get enough of.

Fast forward many years later, and I still crave chocolate and orange treats!

This simple chocolate orange cake recipe made with cake mix is simply irresistible and checks all the boxes for the flavors I crave.

Since it’s made with a box mix, baking the cake with some sour cream gives it a heavenly texture. It’s moist and decadent, just like my homemade chocolate sour cream bundt cake, but the addition of orange takes it to a whole new level of goodness.

This chocolate orange cake is going to be your new favorite cake recipe for the holidays!

More Easy Yet Decadent Cake Recipes:

• Triple Chocolate Bundt Cake
• Chocolate Sour Cream Pound Cake
• Instant Pot Chocolate Bundt Cake
• Easy Chocolate Fudge Cake

Making Chocolate Cake With Orange Extract

The secret to making an incredible orange-flavored cake is the orange extract.

Orange extract is made from real oranges, so it has an incredibly concentrated flavor. You certainly could juice and zest oranges but using orange extract will save you a ton of time, and you know the flavor will be just right every time.

To make the orange flavor stand out, we’re adding the extract to the chocolate cake PLUS putting it in the frosting as well.

You are going to love the perfect pairing of flavors in this cake.

How to Make an Orange Chocolate Bundt Cake

It’s really easy to make this Terry’s Chocolate Orange Cake.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

For the Cake:

• Devil’s Food Cake Mix
• Sour Cream
• Vegetable Oil
• Eggs
• Hot Water
• Orange Extract
• Mini Chocolate Chips

For the Frosting:

• Prepared Chocolate Frosting (from a can)
• Orange Extract

How to Make It:

(Full printable recipe is available below)

Prepare the Cake Pan. First, you’ll grease a bundt pan and lightly dust it with cocoa powder.

Make The Cake Batter. Then, you’ll combine cake mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, and eggs in a stand mixer until smooth. Add the hot water and mix until combined and then add the orange extract. Finish by adding in the chocolate chips and stirring until just incorporated.

Bake the Cake. Next, you’ll pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake it for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool for at least 10 minutes before inverting on a serving plate.

Frost and serve. Last, you’ll melt the frosting in a microwave-safe bowl for about 30 seconds. Stir in the orange extract until well combined.

Continue to melt the frosting in 10-second increments until it is pourable.

Spoon or drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.

Notes and Adaptations:

• For chocolate cakes, I prefer to dust my bundt pan with cocoa powder, but you can use flour (or baking spray) if preferred.
• Orange extract can be found in the baking aisle of most grocery stores, near the other extracts and flavorings.
• To make cupcakes with this recipe, divide batter among 24 prepared muffin liners and bake for about 15-20 minutes.
• Additional garnish ideas include wedges of a Terry’s Chocolate Orange or some candied orange slices.