{"id":50801,"date":"2025-01-27T11:44:15","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T11:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/baking-category-a-b\/terrys-inspired-chocolate-orange-eggless-cake-a-celebration-of-flavours\/"},"modified":"2025-01-27T11:44:15","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T11:44:15","slug":"terrys-inspired-chocolate-orange-eggless-cake-a-celebration-of-flavours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=50801","title":{"rendered":"Terry’s Inspired Chocolate Orange Eggless Cake … a celebration of flavours"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Terry\u2019s Inspired Eggless Cake with orange, chocolate, strawberries & cream \u2026 a celebration of flavours to begin the year and possibly one of my most delicious eggless<\/a><\/strong> layer cakes to date. Winter is a charm for bak<\/a>ing<\/a><\/strong> a layer cake<\/a><\/strong> since everything sets well, holds up beautifully and behaves as expected. This orange<\/a><\/strong> cake was nothing short of amazing, every layer in perfect harmony.<\/p>\n

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The icing on the cake literally Terry\u2019s Orange Slices<\/a><\/strong>, an orange flavoured chocolate<\/a><\/strong> we love to love, a staple Xmas stocking filler, a flavour that evokes a great deal of nostalgia. Terry\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> has been on my list ever since I began visiting the UK in the late 1980\u2019s, yes<\/em>, that long ago when I worked with British Airways<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Orange<\/a><\/strong> was always a fave<\/em> flavour, I mean you could never go wrong with it. As time passed and I started writing this blog<\/a><\/strong> way back in 2007, a load of orange painted my blogposts<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Orange flavoured everything<\/strong><\/a><\/em> when oranges were in season, that was mostly winters. Orange flavoured cookies<\/a><\/strong>, hot chocolate<\/a><\/strong>, orange almond pound cake<\/a><\/strong>, carrot orange turmeric soup<\/a><\/strong>, orange layer cakes<\/a><\/strong>, orange caramel custard<\/a><\/strong>, date walnut orange flapjacks<\/a><\/strong> \u2026 wherever possible, there\u2019d be hint of orange<\/a><\/strong><\/em>. Now Terry\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> is playing a part too and I\u2019ll tell you why\u2026<\/p>\n

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Of late, I\u2019ve begun visiting the UK<\/a> several times a year since the husband now works there. Every visit is pure nostalgia with so much to do and so little time. There\u2019s something so satisfying getting around London<\/a><\/strong>, be it Central London or then driving around nearby places like the Cotswolds<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Every season is different, each visit special!<\/em> I\u2019m always thankful to my trusted Google Pixel<\/a> that lets me effortlessly capture memories<\/a> so easily and quickly!<\/em><\/p>\n

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If I\u2019m in the UK<\/a><\/strong>, Terrys<\/a><\/strong> is always on my list, more so around Xmas. So many more flavours<\/a><\/strong> now with mint and orange toffee crunch etc, but dark oran<\/a>ge<\/a><\/strong> remains my first choice, inspiring me in more ways than one. <\/p>\n

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Dessert<\/a><\/strong> with orange is just the tip of the iceberg. I find the orange uplifting, the fragrance so alive, that citrusy burst holding the promise of so many possibilities. At the heart of this orangey<\/em> love<\/a><\/strong> are my little tangerine shrubs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The fact that the little tangerine shrubs can deliver over 3 kilos of fruit every season is quite fascinating. Sun ripened, no pesticides, fruit 3-4 times a year, what more could I ask for? I think the furries also look happier around this pretty fruit, Bambi & Poppy having the time of their life in the sun!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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As time passed, I stepped into exploring more stuff I could do with my little tangerine tree that bore fruit 3-4 times a year, the branches hanging heavy with the prettiest little oranges imaginable. I was smitten. The little shrub is an ornamental plant found across the subcontinent, and most folk have one for its visual beauty alone. I don\u2019t blame them because that\u2019s just how it started for me too.<\/em><\/p>\n

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And then one day a chance conversation with an old friend of my mothers who had just gifted us a jar of marmalade led me to the most exciting discovery \u2013 Bitter Orange Marmalade<\/a><\/strong> quite simply made out of these little tart tangerines or \u2018narangis<\/em>\u2018 as they are referred to locally. Call them kumquats, calamondins or tangerines, this delightful home grown produce rewards you with the most delicious bitter orange marmalade<\/a> made with just 3 ingredients<\/a> \u2013 tangerines, sugar and water.<\/p>\n

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I\u2019ve shared the recipe<\/a><\/strong> several times on the blog and it\u2019s fascinating to see the marmalade set <\/a>without pectin or any added setting agent. I was told that the seeds of this fruit contain a natural pectin that help the jam set which is why the seeds are put into a bouquet garni and simmered with the fruit!<\/p>\n

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With so much fruit<\/a><\/strong> on hand, I find myself making and bottling this bitter orange marmalade<\/a><\/strong> quite often. Most jars make delicious home made gifts<\/a><\/strong> for family and friends. A couple of jars stay really well in the fridge, finding their way slathered onto hot buttery toast, pound cakes<\/a><\/strong>, moist carrot walnut cake<\/a><\/strong>, tart cakes<\/a><\/strong>, zested into the most divine wholewheat eggless cookies<\/a><\/strong>, in delicious desserts<\/a><\/strong>, in a favourite ghee marmalade granola<\/a><\/strong> {must share that recipe soon, it\u2019s a winner<\/em>}, as an inherent part of my energy bars<\/a><\/strong>, to paint the base of a fruit galette<\/a><\/strong>, to add a layer of deliciousness to pastry<\/a><\/strong> or layer cakes<\/a><\/strong>, to chili relish to cut the heat, to an orange chicken<\/a><\/strong> marinade and so much more. You can also add star anise, finely chopped ginger ginger or 1 thinly sliced fresh red chili to the marmalade<\/a> while making it for interesting flavour variations\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n

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Long story short, please do try making a batch of bitter tangerine marmalade<\/a><\/strong> someone day if you possibly can. It tastes clean, refreshing, is bursting with flavour and the best part is that it\u2019s very very rewarding. I use this on toast obviously, but also very often to add a burst of freshness to layer cakes<\/a><\/strong> like the one above. Else use your favourite store bought marmalade brand<\/a><\/strong> and pair it with quintessential Terry\u2019s slices<\/a><\/strong> on top to recreate this absolutely delicious Terry\u2019s Inspired Orange Chocolate Eggless Layer Cake! It\u2019s a perfect dessert for V Day<\/a><\/strong> next month, for Spring & Summer, for a birthday too. Enjoy!!<\/p>\n

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Do share a comment here on the blog if you make this, or any other recipe from PAB. I\u2019d love to see it! Thank you for stopping by.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Terry\u2019s Inspired Orange Chocolate Cake \/ Orange Chocolate Strawberry Layer Cake<\/h2>\n
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Prep Time <\/span>30 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Cook Time <\/span>45 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Setting and defrosting <\/span>12 hours<\/span><\/span> hrs<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Total Time <\/span>13 hours<\/span><\/span> hrs<\/span> 15 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Course <\/span>Dessert<\/span><\/p>\n

Cuisine <\/span>American, British<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Eggless orange sponge<\/h4>\n