SERVES 12
This cake combines Katniss’ fondness for orange juice and her taste for chocolate. It would have been a nice gift from her favorite baker.
This is an excellent cake to make with kids or as an easy, yet delicious, dessert for unexpected company. It’s very moist and will keep well for several days if covered.
1 (18.25-OUNCE) PACKAGE CHOCOLATE CAKE MIX
1 (3.5-OUNCE) PACKAGE INSTANT CHOCOLATE PUDDING MIX
1 CUP COLD WATER
½ CUP CANOLA OIL
4 EGGS
½ CUP BUTTER
¾ CUP WHITE SUGAR
¾ CUP ORANGE JUICE
CONFECTIONER’S SUGAR, FOR GARNISH
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a large Bundt pan with cooking oil.
Combine the cake mix, pudding mix, water, oil and eggs.
Mix with an electric mixer on medium for 2 minutes until batter is smooth and well combined.
Pour batter into Bundt pan. Transfer to the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until a fork or toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
Meanwhile, combine the butter, sugar and orange juice in a saucepan. Boil for about 2 minutes.
When the cake is removed from the oven, poke holes in the top of it with a fork then pour the orange juice mixture over it.
Place cake on a plate and dust top with confectioner’s sugar if desired.